Hear from 2023 National Library Fellow Dr Mei-Fen Kuo about her research into the impact of Chinese cafes during the Cold War.

For PhD students who require access to our collections to assist their postgraduate research.

Explore letters written by Dorothy Richmond about her experience travelling to Europe with the 1924 Australian Olympic team.

We have a range of engaging programs linked to Australian Curriculum content and capabilities.

Dr Jo Langdon presented a lecture on research into the lives and records of Australian women pilots.

Friends of the National Library of Australia share a passion for the Library and its collections.

Margaret Tucker MBE

Plan your visit and make the most of your time here.

The Library was established under the National Library Act 1960, which defines the Library's role, corporate governance and financial management framework.

Our Maps collection includes around 1 million maps, from early European charts to current mapping of Australia, in print and digital form.