The Australian Joint Copying Project is a collection of historical material relating to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific dating from 1560 to 1984.

This guide will help you find information about Commonwealth and State/Territory law, both at the National Library and online.

How to find information about Australian literature awards.

Book reviews appear in newspapers and scholarly journals. To locate these you can use a title search of a particular periodical, such as Australian Book Review.

How to find children's books and information about children's books

Browse example questions received by the Library. Answers were provided by Reader Services staff using the resources in this guide.

How to find information about Indigenous literature

A guide to finding Australian poetry

A guide to finding Australian literature resources

Explore Australia's literary heritage with the Australian Literature Society Collection. Home to over 500 works, including novels, verse, and essays, it showcases iconic authors like Patrick White, Joseph Furphy, and Kylie Tennant. Founded in 1899, this collection highlights the society's crucial role in shaping Australia’s vibrant literary tradition.