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Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged

The State Library of Victoria – recognised this year as the third most popular library in the world – is proposing major cuts to staff and services. The number of reference librarians will be cut from ...
The Guardian

Rare photos from the State Library of Victoria’s historic collection – in pictures

Unique and rarely seen images from the State Library of Victoria’s collection of more than 4.5m items are now on display in the library’s new exhibition You Have a New Memory The State Library of ...
The Conversation

The State Library of Victoria controversy shows what can happen when institutions cling to ‘neutrality’

For months now, the State Library of Victoria’s official explanation for the “postponement” of its Teen Writing Bootcamp workshops has been the need to ensure safety for all involved. The bootcamps ...
ArchDaily

Schmidt Hammer Lassen to Lead $88 Million Renovation of Melbourne's State Library of Victoria

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 ...