State Library Vic
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⛏️ Epic explorations!
Stories about Antarctica are as vast as the continent itself.
Get stuck in on March 7th and join us online as we chart the course of Antarctic adventures through State Library Vic collection items.
slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/early…
📷 handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/74800
#Online
✏️ Fanny Finch takes a stand.
In the 3rd ep of State Library Vic's podcast, librarian Ana-Maria Traian introduces us to the remarkable life of Fanny Finch.
Ready to open another chapter?
🎤 Listen now!
chapters.slv.vic.gov.au/episode/fanny-…
📷 Illustration of Melbourne landscape
#SLVPodcast
📷 The magic of Maggie Diaz!
Photographer Maggie Diaz was born #OnThisDay in 1925.⠀
State Library Vic purchased 'The Diaz Collection' in 2010, which contains 1000s of images dating back to 1950s Chicago.
Visit: bit.ly/4bFY7BH
📷 handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/4185024
#SLVCollection
🔙 Back to basics!
New to State Library Vic?
Join us for a how-to on using the Library’s resources, services and grand historic spaces in a tour designed to make using the Library easy.
Book your place now 👇
slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/begin…
#SLVEvents #SLVTours
👀 Follow up on our 2024 Fellowships Program!
In this Auslan video you can find out which State Library Vic fellowships are on offer for 2024, what funding and support fellows receive and how to apply.
More here: slv.vic.gov.au/fellowships/
Arts Access Victoria
youtube.com/watch?v=3eSUz8…
🖌️ Sticky note!
The Ian Potter Queen's Hall will be closing at 4:30pm this afternoon for a Library event.
❣️ All other spaces will remain open until 6pm, and we'll be open as usual from 10am, Thursday 22 February.
slv.vic.gov.au/visit/opening-…
#LibraryVicPic
📷 The benevolent lens of Alan K Jordan.
In the 2nd ep of State Library Vic's The Chapters, we’re joined by librarian Susan Long.
Susan's interest in the social impact of photography makes the work of photographer Alan K Jordan a great topic.
chapters.slv.vic.gov.au/episode/benevo…
📷 Alan Jordan
🎓 O-Week ahead!
O-Week is the perfect time to drop by State Library Vic and familiarise yourself with our study support resources.
Library members can also book meeting rooms for cram sessions & make use of our audio studios.
🍎 slv.vic.gov.au/get-involved/m…
📷 handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/366262
🔥 Burning red!
Have you visited the burning red display in State Library Vic's North Rotunda?
The works in this space include portraits of writers, activists & individuals who have contributed to Victoria’s cultural life.
Visit 10am-6pm this Taylor Swift weekend.
#SLVCollection
🥄 A spoonful of sugar!
Today's Online Collection Spotlight showcases the Gale Health and Wellness database, a great way to access accurate, balanced and objective information about health, medicine & wellness.
blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/as…
Take care!
📷 handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/55148
The 2024 State Library Vic Fellowships are now open! Apply before Tuesday 26 March.
We are supporting State Library Victoria to make these fellowships as accessible as possible.
We can also help you with your application! Email [email protected] or call 03 8640 6008.
❤️ Happy #LibraryLoversDay and #ValentinesDay !
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We thought we’d celebrate with some love letters, courtesy of your favourite State Library Vic spaces.
👉️ Send your fave to your sweetie!
Wishing many happy returns (😉) to library lovers across the globe.
✨ Give your ideas a flying start!
Applications are now open for the State Library Vic 2024 Fellowship Program.
As a 2024 fellow, you'll explore the Library as a unique place for creation & do something incredible with what you find.
👀 Read more & apply!
slv.vic.gov.au/fellowships
Some of the amazing manuscript materials from the Dromkeen Collection and rare books that we viewed as part of our children’s literature course for the Australian and New Zealand Rare Book School at State Library Vic last week.
✨ 168 years of State Library Vic!
A conundrum since opening our doors #onthisday in 1856 has been how best to share Library resources beyond the grand building.
Today's blog takes us along for that journey: blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/as…
📷 handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/293137
#SLVCollection
🌙 Happy Lunar New Year!
Today, we celebrate the culture & traditions of our Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and broader East Asian communities.
May the Year of the Dragon (🐲) bring you strength, good fortune & opportunity!
📷 handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/4103070
#SLVCollection
Joined an amazing tour by Ian with State Library Vic. What a library with beautiful interconnected buildings and interesting history. Tours are led by volunteers and free to sign up - highly recommend.
They have Sir Isaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica on display until 12th May. 😮
🎭 Melodrama in miniature!
Today's #CollectionCare blog details the conservation treatment of model set pieces from 1902 play ‘The Breaking of the Drought’.
Enjoy!
blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/co…
📷 Paper conservator Albertine stabilises ‘Cottage’ from The Cotton King
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