Digitising is integral for archiving and the protection of our cultural heritage. It also gives people the opportunity to take a stroll back through time in the comfort of their own home and the ability to share their discoveries with anyone in the world. 

Changes to the Copyright Act in February 2016 have extended the digital collecting of the National Library of Australia. These changes mean that the National Library can now collect electronic publications under the legal deposit provisions of the Act.

As a result, the NLA’s electronic collections have expanded exponentially, building a rich and diverse resource for Australians—and it is just the beginning…