This policy covers the principles associated with the development of exhibitions and displays within the library building, as well as the Library's approach to travelling exhibitions.

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When European explorers began to enter the Pacific they were astounded by its vast extent and fact that most of the islands were already inhabited.

Prof Catharine Coleborne presented her recent Fellowship research, focussed on her discoveries about the health and illness experiences of poliomyelitis (polio) in regional Australia across the 20th century.

Dr David McDonald presented a lecture on his 2024 National Library Fellowship research into better understanding the lives and experiences of Forgotten Australians and Child Migrants in institutional care.

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There are many stories of extreme weather and descriptions from those who survived the ordeals of droughts, bushfires, floods and cyclones in Australia.

Participate in the Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Conference 2024 at the National Library.

Be inspired by these highlights from our collection to discover more of Canberra.

Canberra Cyber Hub and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg presented a special In Conversation event about the modern space industry, and Australia's growing role within it.

Using the Library’s English and Chinese language material, Dr Yao-Tai Li set out to examine the daily experiences of Chinese migrants since the 1970s.

Read about Creative Arts Fellow Celia Craig's experience of exploring the papers of musician Miriam Hyde.