Australian Capital Territory Archives and Libraries

Australia Australian Capital Territory, Australia  Archives and Libraries

The Australian Capital Territory is home to a number of libraries and archival collections. As the site of the national capital, it hosts collections of national significance including specialist collections. The two universities have research and teaching libraries and institutional and specialist archives. The Parliament and public service have collections although these may have restricted access. The ACT Public Library and other community libraries have holdings of interest to family and local historians.

National Archives of Australia
The National Office of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) is located in Parkes, ACT. The NAA is the official repository for the Commonwealth Government including the personal papers of Commonwealth officeholders and senior employees. It holds significant records of interest to family historians including military, immigration and naturalisation files. It also offers advice about conserving your personal archives.

If you are unable to visit Canberra to use the reading room, you may be able to request copying or use a professional researcher.


 * NAA Family History resources
 * NAA Fact Sheets
 * Family History sources held in the ACT.


 * National Capital Authority Education Portal