Index to passengers leaving Victoria extended to 1901

October 16, 2010

Family matters, Research tips & tricks:

The Public Record Office Victoria has just extended its online index to passengers leaving Victoria up to 1901. The Index to Outward Passengers to Interstate, U.K. and Foreign Ports, 1852-1901… Read More ›

New DVDs in Arts

New DVDs in Arts

October 13, 2010

Rare Books & Arts:

Just as our book collection continues to grow, so too does our collection of DVDs. Here are a few recent arrivals to whet the appetite, covering everything from the sleeping… Read More ›

New research guide on tracing ancestors

October 12, 2010

Family matters, Research guides:

A new research guide, Tracing a person in Australia can help you find your relatives.  The guide is the latest in a growing collection of family history guides published by the State… Read More ›

Graeme Murphy’s ‘Swan Lake’ – free screening in Arts.

Graeme Murphy’s ‘Swan Lake’ – free screening in Arts.

October 12, 2010

Dance, Music, Rare Books & Arts:

Graeme Murphy’s ‘Swan Lake‘ : a ballet in four acts, is the next screening in the Music and Dance on Film series to be held this Wednesday October 13.  Swan Lake is… Read More ›

Dr Bostjian Zeks on the Iconotheca Valvasoriana

October 8, 2010

Collection, News:

The Minister for Slovenes Abroad, Dr Bostjan Zeks, talks about the Iconotheca Valvasoriana and its significance as a collection.

Listen up in Arts

Listen up in Arts

October 7, 2010

Music, Musicals, Rare Books & Arts:

The Arts Reading Room has eight listening posts where you can listen to CDs from the audiovisual collection.   Playlists on some of the listening posts have recently been updated.  New… Read More ›

Slovenian treasure donated to the Library

Slovenian treasure donated to the Library

October 5, 2010

Collection, News, Uncategorized:

Last night, Minister for Slovenes Abroad Dr Bostjan Zeks presented the Australian nation with a valuable gift from the people of Slovenia.

Changes to copying and printing services

October 4, 2010

Announcements, News, Uncategorized, Updates:

The Library has just introduced a new service which offers a greater range of options for copying, scanning and printing information.

Walking a very fine line

Walking a very fine line

October 4, 2010

Rare Books & Arts:

As a part of the Outside-in Cinema screenings in Experimedia here at the Library, on Wednesday 6th October at 6:30pm you can watch the recent documentary Man on wire. The… Read More ›

New Music on Listening Posts in Arts.

New Music on Listening Posts in Arts.

September 29, 2010

Dance, Film, Music, Musicals, Rare Books & Arts:

The Arts Reading Room has eight listening posts where you can listen to CDs from the audiovisual collection.   Playlists on some of the listening posts have recently been updated.  New… Read More ›

Such was life

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

December 23, 2025 0 comments

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.

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Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

December 23, 2025 0 comments

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.