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State Library announces 2012-13 Fellowships

July 10, 2012

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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

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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 ›

Library retires Classic catalogue

June 22, 2012

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Since launching in September 2009, the Library’s new-generation Search service has been enabling our users to find collection items in one easy search. Although our previous search tool, the Classic catalogue, has remained available, its older technology is not able to offer the same, easy-to-use features as our newer, more powerful online catalogue. To provide our users with the best possible search experience we have decided to retire the Classic catalogue and focus our resources on the Search service.

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

June 4, 2012

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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

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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.

Readers shape State Library ebook collection

Readers shape State Library ebook collection

May 25, 2012

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For the past 150 years the State Library of Victoria has selected and collected books on behalf of all Victorians. Now, for the first time, the Library is enabling users to choose what is added to the ebook collection.

John Wylie named 23rd President of the Library Board of Victoria

John Wylie named 23rd President of the Library Board of Victoria

May 18, 2012

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John Wylie AM will become the next President of the Library Board of Victoria.

Nation’s history contained in insurance archive

Nation’s history contained in insurance archive

May 16, 2012

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Australia’s earliest surviving life insurance policy and the insurance claim for the destruction of the Glenrowan Inn by the Victorian Police are some of the historical riches to be found in the Suncorp Insurance Archive, donated to the State Library of Victoria today.

Sue Roberts begins role as CEO and State Librarian

Sue Roberts begins role as CEO and State Librarian

April 13, 2012

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Sue Roberts, the State Library of Victoria’s new Chief Executive Officer and State Librarian has taken up her position this week.

Anzac Day opening

Anzac Day opening

April 12, 2012

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The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Wednesday 25 April during the Anzac Day public holiday. However, requests for items from storage for Anzac Day will be affected.