Searching
Whether you have a specific question or you’re after some useful tips and tricks, on this page you’ll find all you need to take full advantage of Trove’s search functions. Here you'll find everything you need to search across millions of newspapers, journals, books, pictures, maps, and many other items from cultural, community and research collections around Australia.
Start by watching the bellow National Library of Australia webinar for an in-depth introduction into searching on Trove:
Choose an option for the list below to expand your knowledge and find answers to your questions about specific Trove search functionalities:
- Search - Search in one or all categories
- Advanced Search - Search within a category with extra filters
- Constructing a complex search query - Use special commands to make a more customised search
- First Australian content - Search for content relating to First Australian peoples, cultures and languages
- Ask a Librarian - National Library of Australia's service can assist with research tips and strategies to point you in the right direction