Moments to treasure
Film, Music, Rare Books & Arts:
Between the Library and the internet you can find almost any treasure
Archive for May, 2015
Finding inspiration: An interview with Julius Bryant
Curator Julius Bryant tells us how the Victoria and Albert Museum’s National Art Library inspires designers.
New historic material on display at the Library
News:
Last week 164 new items were added to The changing face of Victoria exhibition, refreshing the existing displays with exciting new material.
A tribute to Barbara Tucker
News:
The State Library of Victoria pays tribute to Barbara Tucker, a founding member of the Redmond Barry Society, who has passed away at the age of 80.
118 years young, but who’s counting…….
Film, Music, Rare Books & Arts:
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make.” Can you guess whose 118th birthday it is this month?
Inside the conservation of a 13th-century bible
Collection Care, Conservation, Our stories:
Enter the facinating world of conservation, where scientific experimentation and artistry come together to uncover layers of history.
A Melbourne love affair
Social life & customs, Such was life:
Melbourne’s love affair with coffee has been long-term, passionate, and sometimes controversial.
Victorian places website
Have you just discovered ancestors residing in a Victorian town or suburb and want to know more about the environment in which they lived? If so, you may be interested… Read More ›
Education programs at the State Library
News:
Are you an educator? The Library offers a host of learning experiences for primary and secondary students.
National Volunteer Week
News:
This week we’re celebrating our incredible team of volunteers who generously donate their time, experience and knowledge to the Library.
