Accessibility for visitors

The National Library is committed to ensuring that all Australians have the same access to our collections, exhibitions, building and events.

For information about accessible access to our building and our collections, see our Accessibility page.

Copiers and printers

You can use your Library card to print, photocopy and scan in the reading rooms.

Add value to your card at the card kiosks in the Main Reading Room, Newspapers and Family History Zone or Special Collections Reading Room. The kiosks accept EFTPOS and credit card payments only. Disposable Printing and Photocopying cards may be purchased from the Library Bookshop for cash during opening hours.

Please ask staff about digital photography.

Self-service lockers

You are requested to store food, large bags, coats, umbrellas and other large objects in our free self-service lockers located on Lower Ground 1 (LG1).

Please do not leave personal possessions or bags unattended in the reading rooms and other public areas of the Library. For the safety of our patrons, unattended items may be inspected and removed by authorised officers of the Library.

Automatic teller machine (ATM)

The nearest ATM, which accepts most cards, is located at Coffers Cafe in the Treasury building, across King Edward Terrace. This ATM is available Monday to Friday during business hours. ATMs are also available at the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery.

Lost property

Enquiries about any item of lost property can be directed to the Foyer Information Desk.

The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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