We're celebrating five years of the National edeposit service (NED).

Sappho, Hildegard von Bingen and Aphra Behn: an ancient Greek poet; a medieval abbess, composer and writer; and a Restoration playwright and spy. What do they have in common?

Dive into the works of great female writers held in the Library's rare books collection.

Explore some of the recent additions to the collection representing the contribution of Australians with Chinese heritage.

The Library congratulates long-time contributor to the Library’s oral history projects Barry York for completing his 500th interview.

There is no denying that Mavis Robertson lived a fascinating life. In fact, according to Dr Alice Garner, ‘her experiences in the Communist Party, the peace movement, early women’s liberation, documentary making and later in the development of industry and compulsory superannuation, offered a very interesting pathway into understanding some significant moments in Australian history’.

On 15 August 1968, Prime Minister John Gorton officially opened the National Library of Australia; the first major construction along the shores of the four-year-old Lake Burley Griffin.

Hear from NLA Fellow Dr Gwyn McClelland about his research and time at the Library.

Inspired by sports-related exhibition, Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation, we’ve compiled a list of study tips with a sporting twist to help you in the educational arena. Now let’s kick some goals!

Our Enlighten 2024 illuminations use the Library’s remarkable and ever-growing pictures collection to represent diverse connections to place and Country.

Browse photographs from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to learn the top tips for how to watch a sports game.

The National Library of Australia is calling on Australians with Indian heritage to add their story and experiences to the national collection.