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Two women laugh at a service desk in an art gallery

Our wonderful librarians share fascinating insights into collection items and respond to your questions in this video and blog series.

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Learn more about the practical policies for reducing Australia's transport emissions with this curated reading list.

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Discover the Library's events, resources and videos celebrating science and technology.

A white box full of old keys

Join Principal Librarian Kevin Molloy as he explores the Le Souëf family collection.

Two boxes full of small matchboxes, and gloved hands picking one up

Discover how the iconic Bryant and May Redhead matchbox changed over the decades and became essential to Australian households.

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A panel of experts discuss the future of Australia’s permanent skilled migration program in this live webinar, in partnership with Grattan Institute.

Take a rare, close-up look at Ned Kelly's armour in this short documentary featuring interviews with our Conservation team.

Photo of three pneumatic tubes in three boxes

Be treated to a special unboxing of ornate pneumatic tubes used in department stores from the early-to-mid twentieth century.

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The Library has announced 14 successful applicants chosen to develop their creative ideas as part of the Library’s inaugural Alchemy program.

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Join us in honouring this year’s NAIDOC Week theme of ‘Heal Country’.

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Enhance your learning about Australia's permanent migration policy with this curated reading list.

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Watch as Senior Librarian Anna Welch unboxes two items from our rare books collection with embroidered bindings and mysterious backstories.

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