SLV Email Newsletter May 2008

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In this issue:
1. New baggage policy
2. Queen's Birthday public holiday
3. Medieval Imagination lecture series
4. Safe social networking for kids
5. Ned Kelly death mask in 3-D photo shoot
6. Playwrights' awards closing soon
7. School holiday fun times
8. Last weeks for medieval manuscripts exhibition
9. Book now for 'Openings' - a free public lecture
10. Shaun Tan in conversation
11. The Medieval Imagination catalogue

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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK

NEW BAGGAGE POLICY
A new baggage policy will be introduced on Monday 26 May. Visitors to the Library may now bring larger bags into reading rooms and galleries.

For more information about the new policy see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/information/policies/baggage.html?newsletter

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
The Library will be open 10am-6pm on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, Monday 9 June. Galleries will close at 5pm. Public holiday hours and services apply.

For full details see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/public_holidays.php?newsletter

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LISTEN UP

MEDIEVAL IMAGINATION LECTURE SERIES
If you haven't yet had a chance to view this spectacular exhibition - or if the exhibition has whetted your appetite for all things medieval - subscribe to our podcast, 'The Medieval Imagination Lectures'. It's free, and features some of the lectures and talks that were part of the exhibition events program.

Upcoming additions to the podcast include recordings from the 'Medieval Manuscripts Illuminated' and 'Life in the Middle Ages' lecture series.

To subscribe to the podcast go to:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/site/feeds/index.html?newsletter

Listen to The Medieval Imagination lectures online at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2008/medieval_imagination/events/index.html?newsletter

SAFE SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR KIDS
This recent forum, entitled 'MySpace for kids? The power of community', unveils SuperClubsPLUS, a new social networking site for young children that has an emphasis on cyber safety.

To listen to the forum, head to: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/ltf/forums/digital_forums/2008/010408.html?newsletter

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NED KELLY DEATH MASK IN 3-D PHOTO SHOOT
One of the Library's most treasured possessions, Ned Kelly's death mask, has taken part in an exciting high-tech photo shoot to accurately capture the entire object in 3-D. This will allow the Library to present the death mask to the public in new, interesting ways.

Find out more at: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/news/latest/160508.html?newsletter

PLAYWRIGHTS' AWARDS CLOSING SOON
Applications for the RE Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Awards close on Friday 23 May at 5pm. The awards provide funding to support writers in workshopping and developing a play script.

For more information and entry guidelines see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/literary/ross/index.html?newsletter

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COMING EVENTS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN TIMES
From 29 June to 13 July, the Library provides some great activities for children of all ages - and parents too. Kids can take a guided tour of the fascinating 'Mirror of the World' exhibition, check out Ned Kelly's armour, or make their own stop-motion animation or 'very hungry caterpillar' in Experimedia.

To make a booking go to:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/holiday/june-july08.html?newsletter

LAST WEEKS FOR MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS EXHIBITION
The Library's exhibition 'The Medieval Imagination' has been a huge success, drawing crowds from Victoria and beyond. If you haven't seen these beautiful illuminated manuscripts - or want to have one last look - hurry in soon before the exhibition finishes on 15 June.

Discover 'The Medieval Imagination' exhibition at: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2008/medieval_imagination/index.html?newsletter

Explore the exhibition's interactive extras, including an audio tour and image gallery at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2008/medieval_imagination/online/interactive_extras.html?newsletter

BOOK NOW FOR 'OPENINGS' - A FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
On Thursday 29 May, Professor Jeffrey Hamburger from the Sackler Museum, Harvard University, will give a free public address to open the 'Imagination, Books and Community in Medieval Europe' conference. The conference, which complements 'The Medieval Imagination' exhibition, runs from Thursday 29 May to Saturday 31 May. Professor Hamburger's address, 'Openings', explores the role of the manuscript in medieval times.

For more information about 'Openings' go to: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/news/latest/130508.html?newsletter

For conference details see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2008/medieval_imagination/conference.html?newsletter

SHAUN TAN IN CONVERSATION
On 11 June, award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan will be at the Library to talk about his work, including his latest book, 'Tales from Outer Suburbia', with Chris Wallace-Crabbe.

Find out more about this event at: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2008/shaun_tan.html?newsletter

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ONLINE SHOP SPOTLIGHT

THE MEDIEVAL IMAGINATION CATALOGUE
This lavishly illustrated catalogue - produced by Macmillan Art Publishing in association with the Library - is the perfect companion to your exhibition visit. Each beautiful manuscript from the exhibition is captured in this 228-page guide, along with essays by international and local contributors.

The catalogue is available online or - until 15 June, when 'The Medieval Imagination' closes - at the Reader's Feast Library foyer shop for the special price of $59.95 (RRP $66).

To purchase this spectacular book online now, go to the Reader's Feast Bookstore:
http://www.readersfeast.com.au?newsletter