John Gollings: eye for architecture
Join us for a free film screening of ‘Eye for Architecture’ and journey into the world of cutting-edge architecture as seen through the lens of renowned architectural photographer John Gollings.… Read More ›
A few icons, some with their clothes on….and Percy in the rigging!
A few cultural icons to liven up the shelves! Sean Connery: the measure of a man by Christopher Bray Poised uneasily somewhere between gushing fan tribute and serious career critique,… Read More ›
Footy Sound Beam
Sound Beam is a regular program highlighting recorded music from the Arts audio-visual collection. It is accessible through headphones at selected workstations in the Arts Reading Room. With the footy… Read More ›
Involuntary moving pictures
Comic books, Rare Books & Arts:
This Wednesday 13th July at 6:30pm, as a part of the Outside-in cinema series in Experimedia here at the Library, we will be showing the recent anime film, Ocean waves.… Read More ›
Don Grant (1932 – 2011) – gentleman and genealogist
Family matters, Uncategorized:
Don’s contribution to the Victorian and Australian genealogy world is considerable and has been well documented – co-founder of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (A.I.G.S), long time member of the judging… Read More ›
Godzilla, he’s just a boy who can’t say Noh!
The secrets of Noh masks by Michishige Udaka ; photography by Shuichi Yamagata This exquisite book by Noh actor and mask-maker, Michishige Udaka, contains photographs by Shuichi Yamagata of 32 beautiful… Read More ›
Thais: opera screening
Thais : an opera in three acts, is the next program in the Music and Dance on Film series, to be screened this Wednesday July 6 in Arts. With music… Read More ›
The rainbow screen
This third post marking the publication of the latest issue of the La Trobe Journal, Queen City of the South: Gay and Lesbian Melbourne, centres on gay studies in film… Read More ›
Banksy and the uncommissioning of art
Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
This Wednesday 29th June at 6:30pm, as a part of the Outside-in cinema series in Experimedia here at the Library, we will be showing the oscar nominated multi-layered documentary, Exit… Read More ›
Family History Feast 2011 booked out!
Family history events, Family matters:
Yes Family History Feast 2011 is booked out! On Monday 1 August the State Library of Victoria will again host the annual Family History Feast during National Family History Week. It is… Read More ›
Such was life
Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail
Watch the wonders of fashion unfold with this informative and visually stunning peak into the history of clothing. This video database, with companion articles, explores historical contexts, materials, and construction methods, enabling you to see how different garments were worn, and the function that each item served.
Arts
Online Collection Spotlight: American Music
From Willie Nelson to Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters to Flaco Jimenez, you can enjoy a journey across the diverse musical roots of America with the Music Online: American Music database. Hosting an astonishing array of talent the collection consists of almost 7000 albums and 120,000 songs.
