The conscience of colonial society
Shortly it will be the 200th anniversary of Samuel Thomas Gill’s birth in Somerset in England. STG, as he was universally known, died unrecognised on the steps of the GPO in Melbourne in 1880.
Rare Book Week is around the corner
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Melbourne Rare Book Week is upon us for another year, beginning on Thursday 16 July.
New ebooks on our new ebookshelf
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One of the best things about Mondays in the Library is the new book display. Each Monday some of the new printed books we have bought, catalogued and labelled are put on the shelves.
Reading Matters
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Earlier this year, we held our 11th biennial Reading Matters program, a unique mix of festival events, workshops and conference talks.
New Listening in Arts : Soundtracks and Shows
Film, Music, Musicals, Rare Books & Arts:
Classic film soundtracks and Broadway shows currently feature on the Listening Posts in Arts.
Public images of World War I: myth & reality
Read an extract from a talk by war correspondent and author Jill Jolliffe on the reporting of World War I and, in particular, the work of official historian C.E.W. Bean.
NAIDOC Week: Exploring Aboriginal history
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This week is NAIDOC Week – a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
Conservation guides: care for historic items at home
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Did you know that the State Library offers free information guides to help you care for your historic items at home?
Sofie Laguna wins Miles Franklin Literary Award
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Last week Sofie Laguna won the coveted Miles Franklin Literary Award, which was announced at State Library Victoria.
The SLV paper run
So we’ve all heard that newspapers are on their last legs, right? To be replaced entirely by digital editions? Well the Library still receives about 280 papers each week.
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: 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.
