The following important works of scholarship will assist researchers in the area of Australian literature.
The ALS Guide to Australian Writers : a Bibliography 1963-1995
Full chronological listing of the primary works of individual authors, as well as critical articles and selected reviews.
Australian Crime Fiction: a Bibliography, 1857-1993 / John Loder
Checklist of over 2,600 titles based on a private collection, described by its compiler as "criminally overdue".
Australian Literature from its Beginnings to 1935: a Descriptive and Bibliographical Survey / E. Morris Miller. Volume 1 and Volume 2
Valuable for both its bibliographical content and the narrative chapters.
The Australian Novel: a Title Checklist 1900-1970 / Gregory Valentine Hubble
Gives brief publication details.
Australian Women Writers: a Bibliographic Guide / Debra Adelaide
Outlines the lives and work of over 450 authors, both well-known and obscure.
A Bibliography of Australian Multicultural Writers
Includes those born abroad and in Australia writing in either English or their language of ethnic origin.
Bibliography of Australian Poetry 1935-1955 / Sue Murray
Details 1,200 books of poetry from an often overlooked, but highly creative period.
Bibliography of Australian Women's Literature 1795-1990 / Debra Adelaide
Fiction and non-fiction monographs listed alphabetically by author.
Contemporary Authors
A multi-volume bio-bibliography with international coverage and emphasis on those writing in English.
List of Australian Writers 1788-1992
Brief biographical details on over 9,500 writers, including sources.
Modern Australian Fiction: a Bibliography, 1940-1965 / Gregory Valentine Hubble
A checklist preceded by an essay on literary trends of the time.
Western Australian Writing: a Bibliography / Bruce Bennett
Comprehensive to 1978, including works by Western Australians and about Western Australia.
Women Writers and Australia: a Bibliography of Fiction, 19th Century to 1987
Divided into three main chronological sections, with useful additions, such as a short-title index, pseudonyms, awards won, and film adaptations.