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Library treasures travel to Mansfield

Library treasures travel to Mansfield

June 3, 2012

Exhibitions, Family history events, News:

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

Announcements, Library services, News:

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

About us, Announcements, News:

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

News, Uncategorized:

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

About us, Announcements, News:

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

Library services, News, Opening hours, Uncategorized:

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.

Easter closing

Easter closing

March 23, 2012

Announcements, Library services, News:

The Library will be closed on Good Friday 6 April 2012. During this period you may still access many digitised collection items and online resources via our website. The Library… Read More ›

Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond now open.

Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond now open.

March 9, 2012

Announcements, Exhibitions, Family history events, News:

The largest exhibition of illustrated Persian manuscripts in Australia’s history is now open at the State Library of Victoria.

Labour Day Monday 12 March 2012

Labour Day Monday 12 March 2012

March 2, 2012

Announcements, Exhibitions, News:

The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Monday 12 March during the Labour Day public holiday.

New online catalogue

January 25, 2012

About us, Announcements, Collection, Library services, News:

The Library’s new online catalogue launched in November last year, and we are keen to hear your feedback. As well as a shiny new look, the revamped catalogue boasts a… Read More ›