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UNESCO adds gold rush diaries to Australian memory of the world register

UNESCO adds gold rush diaries to Australian memory of the world register

May 15, 2013

Announcements, Collection, News:

UNESCO had added three 19th-century goldfields diaries from the State Library of Victoria collection to the Australian memory of the world register. The Life and Adventures of Edward Snell from… Read More ›

New directors appointed to State Library leadership team

May 9, 2013

About us, Announcements, News:

Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian has announced the appointment of three new directors to the State Library leadership team.

agIdeas at the Library

agIdeas at the Library

May 7, 2013

News, Uncategorized:

To celebrate agIdeas, the Library will host three displays including a body of work by French poster designer Alain Le Quernec, large-format vinyl lettering by type designer Nadine Chahine, and… Read More ›

Domes old and new discussed as State Librarian visits Geelong

Domes old and new discussed as State Librarian visits Geelong

April 19, 2013

Announcements, News:

Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian visited the Geelong City Library today to examine the progress of the library’s redevelopment and explore the role the State Library of Victoria will… Read More ›

Who turned off the lights?

Who turned off the lights?

March 21, 2013

Announcements, News:

We did. The Library is again participating in Earth Hour which will be held between 8:30pm and 9:30pm on Saturday 23rd March 2013. Earth Hour is a World Wildlife Foundation… Read More ›

Vale James Strong AO

March 5, 2013

About us, Announcements, News:

The State Library of Victoria is saddened by the news of the passing of James Strong AO.

Easter Holiday hours

February 26, 2013

About us, Announcements, Collection, Exhibitions, Family history events, Library services, News, Opening hours:

Please note the Library will have altered opening hours over the Easter weekend.

Labour Day Holiday Monday 11 March

Labour Day Holiday Monday 11 March

February 25, 2013

News, Uncategorized:

Please note that the Library will be open on Monday 11 March from 10am to 6pm. The Dome Galleries will close at 5pm. If you want to use items from… Read More ›

Special one-time fellowships to celebrate the Dome Centenary

February 18, 2013

About us, Announcements, Grants, News, Uncategorized:

The State Library of Victoria offers several Creative Fellowships annually to artists and scholars who propose thoughtful and innovative ways to use the Library’s collection. Applicants may be individuals or… Read More ›

Playwrights invited to apply for $30,000 script development awards

February 18, 2013

About us, Announcements, Grants, News:

Applications are now open for The R E Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Awards 2013. The awards are open to Victorian-based playwrights and deliver a total of $30,000 to support… Read More ›