SLV Email Newsletter February 2007

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In this issue:
1.   Successful catalogue upgrade
2.   Labour Day holiday
3.    Step back in time
4.   Fellowships information evening
5.   Reading Victoria announces top books
6.   Superhero competition winners
7.   David Lammy lecture
8.   Artist book exhibition
9.   Treasures on the road again
10.   Sparky Stories!
11.   Voyages to the South Seas

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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK

SUCCESSFUL CATALOGUE UPGRADE
Our catalogue was successfully upgraded in early February. Thank you for your patience during this period of temporary service disruptions. You shouldn't notice any major changes to the way the updated catalogue works. If you do have any problems or queries, contact us on 03 8664 7000 or inquire at the Library's Information Desk.

LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY
The Library will be open on  Labour Day, Monday 12 March, from 10am to 6pm. Library galleries will close at 5pm. Some minor service changes apply.

For full details of the Library services available on Labour Day see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/public_holidays.php?newsletter

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LISTEN UP

STEP BACK IN TIME
A new online initiative has brought two key Library collection items to life through the magic of 'immersive audio'. These soundscapes (with accompanying scripts) recreate the voices, stories and atmosphere of the events that lie behind Ned Kelly's 'Jerilderie Letter' and the painting 'Black Thursday', by William Strutt.

View these Library treasures and listen to the soundscapes:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/treasures/black_thursday/blackthursday1.html?newsletter
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/treasures/jerilderie_letter/jerilderieletter1.html?newsletter

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FELLOWSHIPS INFORMATION EVENING
The Library's free information evening for prospective Fellowship applicants is being held on Monday 26 February. Intending applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their proposals prior to submitting them, and obtain more information about the range of Fellowships on offer.

For full details see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/news/latest/140207.html?newsletter

READING VICTORIA ANNOUNCES TOP BOOKS
The voting for your favourite novels set close to home has now closed, and the top five novels will be announced at the program's closing celebration on Thursday 22 February.

Check out the list of top books from Friday 23 February:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/readingvictoria

SUPERHERO COMPETITION WINNERS
The Library's 'I Need a Hero' competition winners have been announced. They are 'Business Man!' by Alex, age 13, and 'Dirge' by Manga Monkey, aged 14. The best 10 male and female superhero elements have also been decided.

To view the winning entries see:
http://learning.slv.vic.gov.au/heroes/ineedahero/winners.html?newsletter

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COMING EVENTS

DAVID LAMMY LECTURE
In a special State Library of Victoria lecture on 1 March, David Lammy MP, UK Minister for Culture, will discuss the special role that public libraries play in sustaining local communities. This is his only speaking engagement in Australia, and tickets are strictly limited.

To find out more and book see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2007/lammy.html?newsletter

ARTIST BOOK EXHIBITION
The Library's new exhibition, 'How I entered there I cannot truly say', opens on 16 March. It celebrates the arts of printmaking and the book with a stunning display of limited-edition prints and innovative hand-made artist books. A program of events complements the exhibition. This includes a full day of free talks, forums and displays on 17 March to celebrate the opening.

Discover more at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/artistbook

TREASURES ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Once again, regional Victorians have the chance to see key collection items up close through our Travelling Treasures program. The 2007 treasures highlight three pivotal moments in Australia’s history: European settlement and the First Fleet, the Eureka Rebellion, and the story of mateship and survival in prisoner of war camps during World War II.

The treasures will visit Cowes on 6 March, Korumburra on 7 March and Moe on 8 March.

For more details and to book see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2007/travelling-treasures/index.html?newsletter

Sparky Stories!
In this new series of free workshops, kids get to make their own digital picture book using their own illustrations and sound effects. The weekly sessions are based on well-known fairytales and run every Sunday until November.

Find out more:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/new_media/index.html?newsletter

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ONLINE SHOP SPOTLIGHT

VOYAGES TO THE SOUTH SEAS: IN SEARCH OF TERRES AUSTRALES
Recently launched by artist Mirka Mora at the Writers at Como festival, this sumptuous book tells the story of the French scientists and sailors who embarked upon perilous journeys of discovery to Australia and the Pacific from 1768 to 1828. Dr Danielle Clode, a zoologist and science writer, researched the book while a Creative Fellow at the Library. Published by Miegunyah Press in association with the State Library of Victoria.

Purchase the book from the Library foyer shop or online at:
https://shop.slv.vic.gov.au/details.php?imageNo=SHOP0112&newsletter

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