Apology to First Peoples by the Victorian Government
On Tuesday 9 December, the Victorian Government will deliver an Apology to First Peoples. The Apology is for the profound harms inflicted on First Peoples by the State and colony…
Category: PLV News
Library Workplace Safety Survey Invitation
You are invited to complete an anonymous online survey exploring workplace violence and aggression in public and academic libraries. This survey is part of a project conducted by Associate Professor…
Safe and Welcoming Community Spaces
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria has released an insightful report, Safe and Welcoming Community Spaces, based on research support by the Victorian government’s Department of Health. The aim was to identify and…
Big Summer Read launched
Public Libraries Victoria was delighted to launch Big Summer Read yesterday at narrm ngarrgu library with the help of Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos, City of Melbourne Councillor Gladys…
PLV Conference 2026: Call for abstracts
Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) is delighted to announce that the call for abstracts for our 2026 Conference, Libraries Loud and Proud, is now open. The conference will take place on…
Dr Sian Prior: Signed, Sealed, Delivered: the art of letter writing – workshop 2026
Is there a letter you’ve always wanted to write but didn’t dare? What would you say in a letter to your younger self? Is there someone missing from your life…
Dr Sian Prior: Writing For Well-Being workshop 2026
Psychological research has shown that expressive writing – in particular writing about yourself – can enhance your mood, improve your physical health, and even boost your memory. Writing helps us focus and organize…
Building Bibliotherapy Skills Course at Warrnambool Library
What is Bibliotherapy? Bibliotherapy is a practice that uses books to support wellbeing. The books chosen vary with the type of bibliotherapy and whether the practice is clinical or community based….
Indepent Forum for Truth and Reognition needs your help
[CW: This post contains reference to historical childhood sexual abuse] The independent Forum for Truth and Recognition (the Forum) is now open. The Forum is for people who have experienced…
PLV Executive Committee elected
Public Libraries Victoria is delighted to announce the new composition of the Executive Committee, following an election at the Annual General Meeting earlier this month and a special meeting to…