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Library building policies and plans

People reading and talking in a large, sunny room at tables, desks and computer stations

Main Reading Room

Code of conduct for readers and visitors

The National Library of Australia is committed to providing a safe and peaceful environment for research, study and learning. This code outlines the conduct we expect from readers and visitors. 

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Three young people sitting on couches in the Library's Lower Ground Floor
Food and drink in public areas

Policy for the consumption of food and drink by visitors in the reading rooms and other public areas of the Library.

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A person in a bright pink top and beige pants walks through an aisle in the Main Reading Room at the Library. People are sitting at wooden desks working on computers, and there are shelves filled with books and a large globe around the edges of the room. To the right, another person stands near a bookshelf, reading a book.
Visitor access to and use of, medications and other personal medical equipment in the Library

Policy for the consumption of food and drink by visitors in the reading rooms and other public areas of the Library.

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National Library of Australia building
Emissions reduction plan

The Emissions Reduction Plan maps a pathway and actions to enable the Library to reduce operational emissions and contribute towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target.

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The front of the National Library building showing fountains and steps
Heritage strategy

The Heritage Strategy aims to achieve the conservation of the cultural heritage significance of the National Library of Australia.

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Page published: 01 Oct 2024

About our building

The front of the National Library building showing fountains and steps
Our building

The National Library operates from 4 buildings: 3 in Canberra and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. These buildings house our collection of approximately 10 million items.

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Orange, brown and white painting hung in the main reading room

Minnie Lumai (b. 1940), Yab-yab-gnerni-gnim (Sugarbag Dreaming), 2009, natural ochre on canvas ; 130 x 125 cm, Main Reading Room.

Artworks in and around the building

The National Library incorporates major works of art that have become closely associated with the building.

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Three colourful tapestries hanging above the main entrance doors
Conservation management plan

The National Library of Australia is included in the Commonwealth Heritage List.

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