Carols by Candlelight
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Victorian history:
This cherished Aussie Christmas institution is now in its 87th year, and still bringing people together across the nation.
Conservation rejuvenates ‘Constitution Hill at Sun set’
Collection Care, Conservation:
During the Library closure, Collection Care had the opportunity of attending to the conservation treatment of one of the Library’s iconic paintings, Constitution Hill by colonial artist John Glover. Recent conservation treatment has transformed its appearance and inspired a new appreciation of this important work.
The everlasting influence of Jane Austen
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights:
To celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday we look at how she continues to influence popular culture and explore the library’s collection of Jane Austen related material.
Getting your hands dirty with State Library Victoria
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Our stories, Research tips:
The sun is shining, time to get out in the garden! There are plenty of resources at State Library Victoria to help develop your green thumb.
The punk and alternative music scenes of St Kilda (and Melbourne) in the 1970s and 1980s
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Our stories, Victorian history:
The Seaview Hotel in St Kilda became a spiritual home of Melbourne’s punk and alternative music scene in the 1970s and 1980s, initially due to an administrative error.
‘Behind the Paint’, Shannyn Higgins’ vibrant portraits of street artists
In November 2020, the Library acquired a portrait series title Behind the Paint featuring some of Melbourne’s most iconic artists, alongside their work, shot by photographer Shannyn Higgins.
The Wonthaggi Coal Mine
Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
Opening in 1910, the mine was intended to deliver a reliable coal supply for the Victorian Railways. With a reputation as one of the most dangerous mines in the country, over 80 men lost their lives during its operation.
“Road of a thousand charms”
Ask a librarian, Our stories, Victorian history:
A crowd of hundreds converged on Lorne on 26 November 1932 to celebrate the opening of the just completed Great Ocean Road.
World Philosophy Day
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Our stories:
It’s World Philosophy Day. Dive into our extensive philosophy collections to be challenged and inspired by thinkers of the past and present.
Catalogue upgrade: Export to excel and sticky filters
Ask a librarian, Research tips, Tips and tricks:
Export your search results or saved items to Excel and more easily limit your results with improved ‘sticky’ filters that persist between searches, two new features recently added to the Library… Read More ›
Such was life
Online Collection Spotlight: Trench journals and unit magazines of the First World War.
This Online Collection Spotlight examines WWI trench journals created by units from several combatant nation between 1914 and 1919. Produced in camps and battle zones, these handmade publications reveal humour, creativity, and resilience through poems, sketches, notes and stories.
Arts
Ailsa O’Connor: highlights of a life of socialist activism, feminism and art
Ailsa O’Connor (1921-1980) was a political activist, painter, sculptor, author and teacher. Throughout her art career she was a member of the Communist Party and associated with the Socialist Realist Group.
