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Call: +61 2 6262 1111

Address mail to:

National Library of Australia
Parkes Place
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Ask a Librarian

For reference and research enquiries about the Library's collections

Call: +61 2 6262 1266

Submit a question

Bookshop

Call: +61 2 6262 1424

Email: library.shop@nla.gov.au

Cafes

For Bookplate and Paperplate enquiries, bookings and events

Call: +61 2 6262 1154

Email: hello@bookplate.com.au

Book a table

Submit an event enquiry

Digitisation on demand/Buy copies

For enquiries about ordering digital copies of collection items

Email: copies@nla.gov.au

Fellowships and scholarships

For research program enquiries or questions

Call: +61 2 6262 1099

Email: fellowships@nla.gov.au

Friends of the National Library

To join, renew or enquire about our Friends membership program

Call: +61 2 6262 1698

Email: friends@nla.gov.au

Media enquiries

For journalists, press and media releases

Email: media@nla.gov.au

Philanthropy

For enquiries about donations and bequests

Call: +61 2 6262 1336

Email: philanthropy@nla.gov.au

Address mail to:

Director of Philanthropy
Conor McCarthy
Call: +61 2 6262 1098
Email: cmccarthy@nla.gov.au

Security

For accessible access and after hours venue enquiries.

Call: +61 2 6262 1376

Email: security@nla.gov.au

Tours, group bookings and school programs

Call: +61 2 6262 1207

Email: bookings@nla.gov.au

Venue hire

For event bookings and meeting room hire

Call: +61 2 6262 1234

Email: venuehire@nla.gov.au

Submit a venue hire enquiry

Freedom of Information

If you are seeking access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to documents we hold

Call: +61 2 6262 1600

Email: foi@nla.gov.au

Address mail to:

FOI Coordinator
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place
PARKES ACT 2600

Privacy

You may contact the Privacy Officer if you would like to:

obtain access to your Personal Information
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make a complaint about the way we handle your Personal Information
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ask questions about this Privacy Policy.

Call: +61 2 62621600

Email: privacy@nla.gov.au

National Relay Service: 133 677 (for hearing impaired callers)

Address mail to:

Privacy Officer
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place
PARKES ACT 2610

Public Interest Disclosure

Contact one of Authorised Officers about matters regarding public interest disclosures

Email: pid@nla.gov.au

Address mail to:

Authorised Officer
Public Interest Disclosures
Div 6 Corporate Services - Human Resources
National Library of Australia
CANBERRA ACT 2601

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