Library lovers come out in force to ‘show the love’
Canberra, February 16: Library Lovers’ Day, on 14 February, was one of the most anticipated and widely celebrated events for libraries around the country and the world. This year’s theme ‘Show…
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2022 Dublin Literary Award Longlist Announced
I’m extremely pleased to confirm that the longlist for the 2022 Dublin Literary Award has now been announced; and that Victorian public library staff have proven their reading and voting…
Branching out : an introduction to Victorian family history (free online course)
By popular demand, the State Library’s Digital Access & Family History team is offering Victorian public library staff another opportunity to participate in its Branching Out training program. Branching out…
Library Pride
Midsumma Pride March is a signature event of the Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival, an annual celebration of queer arts and culture. The Pride March attracts 7,400 marchers, who take to the…
EOIs open for Rural & Regional Photography exhibition
Window on Collections: the Rural & Regional Photography Commission is a poignant series of photographs that document the year that was 2020 in regional Victoria. Captured through a local lens,…
Untapped: reviving Australia’s lost literary treasures
Did you know that most Australian books ever written are now out-of-print? This mean important local histories, beloved children’s titles and even some of the books that won big literary…
Library Mentoring Program open for applications
State Library Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria have secured places for up to ten public library and State Library staff to participate in a library industry mentoring program between April…
Libraries for Health & Wellbeing Innovation Grants
Applications are invited for the second round of Libraries for Health and Wellbeing Innovation Grants, offered as part of the SLV/PLV collaboration under the banner of the Statewide Public Library…
Public libraries media highlights 2021
The outstanding work of Victoria’s public libraries was recognised in the mainstream media throughout 2021. Here is a selection of highlights. ‘It’s a beautiful scheme’: Seed libraries sprout in suburbs…
Survey of public library programs and services for older adults
Victoria’s public libraries are invited to participate in a survey that seeks to establish baseline data about the programs and services currently provided by Australian public libraries to older adults….