Discover land and property history with our extensive map collection and enrich your family history research with unique geographical records.

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.

A guide to finding Australian literature resources

A guide to finding Australian poetry

How to find information about Indigenous literature

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

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

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 information about Australian literature awards.

This guide explains how to find and access Australian legislation, organised by level of government (federal, state/territory, and local) and by type of law, including primary legislation (Acts or statutes) and delegated legislation (subordinate legislation).