New Treasures Gallery exhibition answers some of our frequently asked questions.

With a generous bequest from Frank van Straten AM, the Library has brought Jim Sharman’s visual diaries and an original Rocky Horror Picture Show script online for the 50th anniversary of the film’s release.

Find out about our collecting priorities and areas of focus as we build a rich and diverse collection of all things Australian.

Jane Jolly

Your support helps us preserve the stories of Australia and its people and share them with the world.

2024-25 snapshot: The year at a glance

Reflecting on the Australian response to AIDS Oral History Project.

Forget the heat this summer and escape to your National Library to discover something new.

Our resources can help you find out about your family member’s service history.

If you are researching members of your family who were removed from their families under past Australian Government practices, you can find information documenting the experiences of Stolen Generations in our collection.