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A-Z of Collection Care
Collection, Collection Care, Conservation, Digitisation, Preservation, Preventive conservation, Registration and loans, Tips and tricks:
Curious about the effects of light or the stories behind old repairs? Ever wondered why old books yellow over time? Keen for a peek behind the scenes of Library exhibitions? Read on!
Helena Bochořáková-Dittrichova – a pioneer of the wordless form
Collection, New books, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
The Library’s Rare Books Collection holds many wordless graphic novels by masters of the form, including the recent addition of the first wordless graphic novel by a woman.
In conversation: Handmade Universe Curator, Linda Short
We chatted to Linda Short about how Handmade Universe came to be, and the best way to experience the stories it tells.
The A to Z of World of the book 2022
Exhibitions, Rare Books & Arts:
A is for Alhambra On display for the very first time is a magnificent work by English designer Owen Jones and French architect Jules Goury about one of the world’s… Read More ›
Vale Frank Moorhouse
State Library Victoria was saddened to learn this week of the death of prominent Australian writer Frank Moorhouse. Des Cowley and Maxine McKew reflect on his life and works.
Preserving Marvellous Melbourne
Collection Care, News, Our stories:
William Butterfield’s original drawings of St Paul’s Cathedral are in urgent need of conservation treatment. Learn how the Library’s working to preserve the plans for the State Collection, and how you can help.
Vale Petr Herel (1943 – 2022)
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State Library Victoria is saddened by the passing of Australian artist Petr Herel. Petr was a practicing artist for over sixty years, and was best known for his printmaking and his exquisite artist books.
World Poetry Day
Collection, Collection spotlights, Events, Exhibitions:
If you listen to a poem, in any language, you understand it. Why?! Because it speaks the universal language of human emotion.
