The major acquisition is part of an initiative to redress the gender imbalance in the State Library of Victoria’s rare books collection ...

Agatha Christie is the biggest selling writer in the world yet the State Library of Victoria had virtually none of her early books.

If you have ever visited State Library Victoria (SLV), you may have noticed the district braille signs around the building's exterior. Leisa Shelton and Marisa Sporsaro are sharing a State Library ...

Good civic architecture embodies the needs of the people. The new-look space respects the building’s history but ensures it’s ready for the future Public libraries embody the values of democracy by ...

A tripling in the number of families and children visiting the State Library of Victoria means the famous building's $88 million renovation will give people more room to create and be themselves, the ...

Its stunning facade is the crown jewel of Swanston Street, its front lawn serves as one of the most popular outdoor spots to hang out in the city, and its interior is jaw-droppingly beautiful. State ...

Public libraries embody the values of democracy by offering free access to knowledge. But the role of contemporary public libraries extends far beyond access to books. Libraries are places for ...

The State Library Victoria has always been known as the palace of knowledge. When it first opened its doors in 1856, it boasted an amazing 8000 books. Now there are more than two million. Each year, ...

In a statement, board president Christine Christian said: “After careful consideration of feedback received during the consultation period, the library has decided to withdraw the Reorganisation ...

The bizarre goings-on at the State Library of Victoria (SLV) say quite a bit about the way the Andrews government’s instinct for authoritarianism has infiltrated the bureaucracy. They point to ...