In order to get more accurate results, our search has the following Google-Type search functionality:
If you use '+' in front of a word, then that word will be present in the search results.
ex: Harry +Potter will return results with the word 'Potter'.
If you use '-' in front of a word, then that word will be absent in the search results.
ex: Harry -Potter will return results without the word 'Potter'.
If you use 'AND' between two words, then both of those words will be present in the search results.
ex: Harry AND Potter will return results with both 'Harry' and 'Potter'.
If you use 'OR' between two words, then bth of those words may or may not be present in the search results.
ex: Harry OR Potter will return results with just 'Harry', results with just 'Potter' and results with both 'Harry' and 'Potter'.
If you use 'NOT' before a word, then that word will be absent in the search results.
ex: Harry NOT Potter will return results without the word 'Potter'.
Placing '""' around words will perform a phrase search. The search results will contain those words in that order.
ex: "Harry Potter" will return any results with 'Harry Potter' in them, but not 'Potter Harry'.
Using '*' in a word will perform a wildcard search. The '*' signifies any number of characters. Searches can not start with a wildcard.
ex: Pot*er will return results with words starting with 'Pot' and ending in 'er'. In this case, 'Potter' will be a match.
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Your order will be processed and dispatched by the Library's sales and promotion staff within 3 days from receipt of order. Standard parcel post shipping times are currently delayed across Australia. Parcels may take up to 10 business days for delivery.
Orders that need to be sourced from suppliers will take an additional 10 days at least. You will be notified by email if your order is not held in stock.
All Australian prices are inclusive of GST.
We do not ship internationally.
Australia Post have advised that Express Post services are experiencing delays across the country.
The Express Post service does not currently offer next day delivery, however, the service is still the fastest postal service available.
No. of Items | Australia Post | Express Post |
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1 - 4 | $7.00 | $24.00 |
5 + | $10.00 | $40.00 |
* Oversized items may incur an additional postage charge. If this applies to your order we'll contact you to confirm before processing the order.
The National Library of Australia does not accept responsibility of any arrangements entered into between the customer and the courier company for the delivery of goods including where the goods may be left unattended at the delivery address.
For pick-up in-store please select this option at the checkout. This option is for pick-up at the National Library of Australia in Canberra only. You will be notified by email once your order is ready for collection. We will endeavour to fill your order as quickly as possible, however, orders are processed Monday to Friday during business hours and it may, at times, take up to 3 business days before your order is available for pick-up. If any items are out of stock you will be notified as soon as possible to make further arrangements. Upon collection you will be asked to present photo ID and the credit card used to make the purchase. Please note that the $50 special offer and Friends special offer apply only to orders that are being shipped. You will not receive these offers if you select in-store pick-up
If you receive an incorrect or faulty product please Contact Us immediately and we will arrange a replacement or a refund. Goods will not be replaced or refunded after more than 30 days from dispatch.
If your order is lost during delivery we will, depending on availability, send you a replacement once the maximum delivery times has expired. We ask that you contact your local mail centre before contacting us in case your order is being held for you there. All replacement items for lost/damaged products will be dispatched at our cost.
All exchanges and replacements are subject to availability.
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