The Library aims to collect all of our stories so Australians can understand our past, present and place in the world.

Get some winter book recommendations to suit all reading moods.

The Cambridge Dictionary defines fake news as “false stories that appear to be news, spread on the internet or using other media, usually created to influence political views or as a joke.”

Learn more about the boundary between what is considered ICIP and what falls outside its scope with examples.

To celebrate his latest book What a Ripper! 60 everyday objects that shaped Australia, Tim Ross was joined on stage by one of the designers featured in the book, Mary Featherston.

139 pencil drawings and watercolour paintings produced by Westall, all but 2 from the voyage of HMS Investigator (1801-03).  Capturing landscapes, coastal profiles, and Indigenous peoples, these works offer a vivid, accurate record of early Australian encounters. As one of the first professional artists to visit Australia, Westall’s collection is a significant historical and cultural treasure.

Find out more about our redesigned website - a new way to explore the Library.

The Library is proud to announce the appointment of Senator Dr Jess Walsh to the Council.

The Library is proud to welcome our newest Council member Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO.
 

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