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 ...

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 Community and Public Sector (Victoria) called a protest, which drew 200 people, on December 13, to oppose cuts to the State Library of Victoria. The acting State Library Victoria management is ...

More than 200,000 votes were cast in the 1,000 Libraries Awards, with State Library Victoria ranking as the world's seventh most beautiful Melbourne is overflowing with cosy cafés and magical secret ...

Nick Cave, 1973, gelatin silver photograph by Ashley Mackevicius. Gift of the artist 2006, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra Goths, punks and hipsters roam the streets, wilfully asserting their ...

With over 1.9 million visitors and 4 million online users each year, the State Library Victoria caters to the educational needs of people from a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds. These ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. It is heartening to see the outpouring of emotions from Melburnians in defence of the vision ...

A state library has abandoned plans to restructure its services following public outcry from prominent Australian historians, writers and academics. State Library Victoria announced in November it ...

Top writers, professors and researchers have united to express alarm about the major changes proposed for Victoria’s State Library and have demanded transparency. Helen Garner, Trent Dalton, Geraldine ...