Archive for June, 2024

Trapped in the snow: Alpine huts and the story of Cleve Cole

Trapped in the snow: Alpine huts and the story of Cleve Cole

June 28, 2024

Ask a librarian, Victorian history:

From as early as 1860, cattlemen built huts on Victoria’s high plain to protect themselves from the elements. In 1937 the Cleve Cole memorial hut was built to honour a lost Victorian skiing pioneer. Read on to discover this piece of Victoria’s alpine history.

Online Collection Spotlight: the Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO)

Online Collection Spotlight: the Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO)

June 22, 2024

Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights:

The Analysis & Policy Observatory draws together high level research reports across public policy ranging from science and technology, the natural and built environment, to health, education and social issues.

Our favourite State Library spaces

Our favourite State Library spaces

June 19, 2024

Ask a librarian, Our stories:

Our librarians share what they love about their favourite spaces at State Library Victoria.

Snaps and stories: photo albums

Snaps and stories: photo albums

June 14, 2024

Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights:

Covering a myriad of experiences – these albums range from the European grand tour, to the snaps, taken over many years recording working lives – places and faces; flower and vegetable gardens, and much loved pets.