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Find out the latest news from the Library.

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Libraries’ groundbreaking national project turns five!

National Library and state libraries across Australia today celebrate the 5th anniversary of the national edeposit service (NED). 

Copies of The Dawn magazine

Can you help us complete this collection?

The State Library is asking you to search your cupboards, sheds and shoeboxes for missing copies of her groundbreaking magazine, The Dawn.

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NSW Premier’s History Awards — shortlists announced

Find out who is on the shortlists for the 2024 NSW Premier’s History Awards.

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National Biography Award — winners announced

Lamisse Hamouda’s “powerfully told” and “accomplished” debut memoir, The Shape of Dust, has won this year’s $25,000 National Biography Award.

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State Library acquires rare fragment of Governor Phillip’s long-lost journal

The State Library has acquired a rare fragment of Governor Arthur Phillip’s long-lost journal and is placing it on public display for the first time, from today. 

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$6M boost for NSW public libraries

The State Government has announced $6 million in funding for public libraries across NSW as part of the Public Library Infrastructure Grant program. 

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Help transcribe new collection of LGBTQ+ interviews online

This International Pride Day the State Library is calling on the community to help.

Public apology

Public apology

We want to extend our sincerest apologies

Statement by State Librarian Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon

Supported by the Library Council of NSW

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Landmark photography exhibition now online

The virtual doors are now open on the Library’s biggest and most significant photography exhibition.