News
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).
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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.
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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.