Cultural sensitivity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that National Library websites contain images, voices or records of people who have passed away in photographs, websites, film, audio recordings or printed material.

The online services contain images, voices and names of deceased persons or references to collections which may be considered culturally insensitive.

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Accuracy of published content

The National Library of Australia (ABN: 28 346 858 075) sites are provided on the basis that all persons accessing the sites undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content.

Information published by the National Library is thought to be true and correct at the time of publication. Changes in circumstances after publication may impact the accuracy of this information, and the National Library gives no assurance of any information or advice contained.

You should exercise your own independent skill and judgement with respect to its use. In any important matter, you should seek professional advice relevant to your own circumstances. This statement does not apply to representations by the National Library while supplying goods of services, including via its online bookshop and cafes.

References to people, products, services or websites

The listing of a person or organisation does not imply any form of endorsement by the Commonwealth of the products or services provided by that person or organisation. The Commonwealth cannot verify the accuracy of information that has been provided by third parties.

Similarly, links to other websites have been inserted for your convenience and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated individual, organisation, product or service.

Linking to external websites

The National Library cannot guarantee these links will work all the time, and we have no control over the linked pages' availability.

Content disclaimer

The National Library accepts no liability or responsibility for the content available including the way the content is interpreted or used, or the results of such use.

Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the National Library. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in a historical context.

Some of the images in the National Library's collection depict the consequences of conflicts, including human suffering or death, which some people may find disturbing.

Please note that some material on the National Library's digital channels may include views or recommendations of third parties, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action.

Requests to change content

The National Library has endorsed the National and State Libraries Australia (NSLA) position statement on requests to take down access to content from our collections.

The NSLA position statement expresses commitment to freedom of expression and universal access to information. It notes that libraries are responding to community expectations for greater access to online collections. It states that NSLA libraries will take down online content or impose other access restrictions only in extraordinary circumstances.

NSLA libraries recognise that there may be occasions when material made available online breaches copyright or other relevant law or contains information that is culturally sensitive.

If you find material on the National Library websites which you believe infringes your rights, or, for example, contravenes privacy law, is defamatory, or in breach of copyright, you may submit a takedown request.