Oh I do love to be beside the seaside…….

Oh I do love to be beside the seaside…….

January 4, 2012

Photography, Rare Books & Arts:

No denying that Summer is well and truly with us. What better way to begin the year than a trip to the beach? Dupain’s beaches by Jill White Is there… Read More ›

Some new books on surnames…

January 3, 2012

Collections, Family matters, Uncategorized:

Three new books covering different aspects of surnames reviewed by Genealogy Team member Ann Copeland. A dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Galicia, by Alexander Beider This dictionary contains information on over 25,000 names… Read More ›

Merry Xmas & happy new year

Merry Xmas & happy new year

December 25, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

Ho, ho, ho…….

Ho, ho, ho…….

December 20, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

You didn’t think that we’d leave 2011 without something festive, did you?   Santa Claus: collection of Luca Sacchi by Luca Sacchi   For all of you Santa-philes out there (we know… Read More ›

2011 – the year that was for the Genealogy Team

2011 – the year that was for the Genealogy Team

December 16, 2011

Family matters, Uncategorized:

A year of events, acquisitions and communication : 25 February   Participation in the annual Shake Your Family Tree Day organised by National Archives of Australia May    Library began subscription… Read More ›

All aboard!

All aboard!

December 13, 2011

Photography, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:

A beautiful new book highlighting the railroad photography of American photographer and train enthusiast David Plowden provoked a certain train of thought (sorry, I couldn’t resist!): Requiem for steam :… Read More ›

Festive Listening Post

Festive Listening Post

December 9, 2011

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

Christmas festivity is one of the current themes on Listening Post 2 in Arts.  Titles featured include The First Nowell : a choral Christmas, The Top 20 Christmas Carols : as chosen by… Read More ›

New books in the Genealogy Centre

December 9, 2011

Family matters, New to the collection, Uncategorized:

Workhouse: the people, the places, the life behind doors, by Simon Fowler Starving families, orphans, the sick, the elderly and single mothers – for over 200 years the workhouse was… Read More ›

New Chief for State Library of Victoria

December 6, 2011

About us, Announcements, News:

The President of the Library Board of Victoria, The Hon John Cain, today announced the appointment of the State Library of Victoria’s new Chief Executive Officer and State Librarian, Sue Roberts.

Website maintenance

Website maintenance

December 2, 2011

Announcements, Library services, News:

On Tuesday 6 December, the Library website will be undergoing maintenance. You may not be able to access the website and the Library’s online catalogue between 9pm and 12am on this day. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Such was life

Caroline, the immigrants’ friend

Caroline, the immigrants’ friend

March 26, 2024 0 comments

When you follow your heart, your achievements often multiply. The remarkable philanthropist Caroline Chisholm achieved so much for us all. Read about an incredible woman who changed the lives of so many for the better.

Arts

Nineteenth century Victorians

Nineteenth century Victorians

December 31, 2023 0 comments

The Etkins collection consists of wonderful portraits of people and places throughout 19th century Victoria.