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Hear from Peter Crowley about his research for his debut book about surveyor Thomas Scott Townsend.

Online genealogy resources make it easier than ever to dive into your family history from the comfort of home. 

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Examine how increasing recognition of First Nations cultures and perspectives is reshaping the national conversation about Australia's post-European settlement history.

We're recording interviews with a diverse range of Australians to ensure that stories of the COVID-19 pandemic are captured for present and future generations.

Join 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow, Dr Sanjiao Tang, to discuss his recent Fellowship research focused on the history of the Chinese Communist Party and its new regime.

See how Yvette Grant used the Library’s collections to revive the memory of four women in the story of Australian ballet.

Extensive personal and family papers of Henry Handel Richardson (Pseudonym of Ethel Florence Lindesay Robertson (née Richardson)). The Richardson Collection also includes original manuscripts of the music composed by Richardson for many songs.

A summary of copyright and rights in the Manuscripts Collection.

A summary of copyright and rights in the Maps Collection.