National Library of Australia

A resource of around 6,000 HTML documents provides access to information about the Library, its collections, services and activities.

A resource of around 15,000 HTML documents provides access to information about the Library, its collections, services and activities. These documents can be accessed through intuitive navigation paths from the Home Page or searched directly through our Site Search facility.

The National Library of Australia, formerly the Commonwealth National Library and Commonwealth Parliament Library, is the largest reference library in Australia

This site is the National Library of Australias primary interface for delivering services to both onsite and offsite users.

The Library is located on Parkes Place in the central Canberra suburb of Parkes in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Parking
There are several car parks surrounding the Library. A large all day car park can be found further along Parkes Place, towards the lake. Disabled parking can be found immediately south of the Library, in the car park closest to the front entrance. A smaller all day car park is also located south of the Library, near the loading bay and secure bicycle parking facilities.

For information on parking prices, please visit the National Capital Authority website.

All car parks are regularly patrolled by parking inspectors so we advise that you ensure you are displaying the appropriate ticketing before leaving your vehicle.

Bicycle parking is available on the south side of the front entrance and in the car park adjacent to the loading dock off King Edward Terrace.

The Library is located on Parkes Place in the central Canberra suburb of Parkes in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Parking
There are several car parks surrounding the Library. A large all day car park can be found further along Parkes Place, towards the lake. Disabled parking can be found immediately south of the Library, in the car park closest to the front entrance. A smaller all day car park is also located south of the Library, near the loading bay and secure bicycle parking facilities.

For information on parking prices, please visit the National Capital Authority website.

All car parks are regularly patrolled by parking inspectors so we advise that you ensure you are displaying the appropriate ticketing before leaving your vehicle.

Bicycle parking is available on the south side of the front entrance and in the car park adjacent to the loading dock off King Edward Terrace.

Travel by bus
ACTION bus services provide regular buses throughout the area. Closest bus stops are located along Commonwealth Avenue and King Edward Terrace.

Travel by taxi
Canberra Elite
Phone: 13 2227

Cabxpress
Phone: 6260 6011
For pickups from the Library, specify the front entrance.

ACT Cabs
Phone: 6280 0077