Family history events

Old records, new access at PROV

August 1, 2012

Family history events, Family matters, Research tips & tricks:

In the second presentation of Family History Feast,  Daniel Wilksch, from the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) presented on Old records, new access at the Public Record Office Victoria.

Are you making the most of Google?

July 30, 2012

Family history events, Family matters, Research tips & tricks, Websites:

Shauna Hicks delivered a great start to this year’s Family History Feast with her talk Google genealogy: are you making the most of Google? Most of us use Google but… Read More ›

Family History Feast 2012 is here

July 30, 2012

Family history events, Family matters:

Today is Family History Feast day and we’ve got a great program lined up. This year’s event includes presentations by the State Library, Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) and the… Read More ›

National Family History Week 2012

National Family History Week 2012

July 20, 2012

Family history events, Family matters, Uncategorized:

National Family History Week is an initiative of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations and in 2012 will be held from 27 July to 5 August so important dates for… Read More ›

State Library announces 2012-13 Fellowships

July 10, 2012

Collection, Education, Exhibitions, Family history events, Grants, Library services, News, Search, Talks, Uncategorized, Updates:

The State Library of Victoria is pleased to announce the 2012-13 Creative Fellowships awarded to researchers, writers, artists and scholars who will make creative use of the Library’s rich collections… Read More ›

Rare Persian Manuscripts Purchased After Successful Appeal

Rare Persian Manuscripts Purchased After Successful Appeal

July 10, 2012

About us, Collection, Education, Exhibitions, Family history events, News:

The State Library of Victoria is delighted to announce the acquisition of two extraordinary Persian manuscripts following a successful public appeal for their purchase.  The State Library of Victoria Foundation… Read More ›

Aboriginal Australians and family history

Aboriginal Australians and family history

June 29, 2012

Family history events, Family matters:

The Library’s Genealogy Team is pleased to announce the publication of the Aboriginal people and family history online Research Guide to coincide with NAIDOC Week (1-8 July 2012).

Family History Feast 2012 booked out!

Family History Feast 2012 booked out!

June 12, 2012

Family history events, Family matters:

 On Monday 30 July 2012, the State Library of Victoria will host the ninth annual Family History Feast…This event is now totally booked out.  Family History Feast is a day… Read More ›

Queen’s Birthday hours and services (Mon 11 June)

June 4, 2012

About us, Announcements, Collection, Education, Exhibitions, Family history events, Grants, Library services, News, Opening hours, Search, Uncategorized, Updates:

The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday.
However, requests for items from storage may be affected.

Library treasures travel to Mansfield

Library treasures travel to Mansfield

June 3, 2012

Exhibitions, Family history events, News:

Original material from the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition is coming to Mansfield on Tuesday 5 June as part of the State Library of Victoria’s award-winning Travelling Treasures program.