SLV Email Newsletter June 2008

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In this issue:
1. Internet access in the Library
2. 'The Medieval Imagination' lecture series
3. User survey competition drawn
4. Discover how Ned Kelly's armour was made
5. Fellowship recipients announced
6. 'Sport and War' exhibition - opening soon
7. 2008 Redmond Barry Lecture
8. School holiday fun times
9. Bedside Books Club returns in July
10. Art Out Loud: Trinh Vu - parallel views
11. Flashpoint: new writing for theatre
12. History Council of Victoria seminar
13. La Trobe Journal No. 81 Autumn 2008

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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK

INTERNET ACCESS IN THE LIBRARY
The Library offers free internet access to all visitors - you don't have to register as a Library user, book or pay. You can use internet PCs for up to 15 minutes in the Information Centre, and up to 60 minutes in the Redmond Barry Reading Room. If all PCs are in use, there is a place in each room where you can queue to wait your turn.

For more information about using the internet at the Library go to:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/using/internet/index.html?newsletter

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LISTEN UP

'THE MEDIEVAL IMAGINATION' LECTURE SERIES
Missed out on seeing 'The Medieval Imagination'? Subscribe to our podcast 'The Medieval Imagination Lectures' to hear recordings of selected lectures associated with this recent exhibition. The latest additions include Associate Professor John Armstrong and Dr Clare Monagle, whose lectures featured in the 'Life in the Middle Ages' series.

To subscribe to 'The Medieval Imagination Lectures' 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/talks_and_tours/talks_tours.html?newsletter

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

USER SURVEY COMPETITION DRAWN
Thank you to those who participated in the Library's recent online User Research Survey, and congratulations to Maureen O'Loughlan, of Mortlake, who won a $200 Coles Myer gift card for taking part. The survey ran from 22 April to 5 May this year, and provided some valuable information about how people use the Library's websites. This information will enable us to improve our online services.

DISCOVER HOW NED KELLY'S ARMOUR WAS MADE
Curious about Ned Kelly's famous suit of armour? Discover the secrets of its creation, along with background on the fateful Glenrowan seige, in this unique video. The presentation provides a virtual reconstruction of Kelly's original armour, which currently features in the Library's 'The changing face of Victoria' exhibition.

To watch the video or for more information about Ned Kelly go to:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/treasures/kelly_armour/kellyarmour1.html?newsletter

FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
On 6 June, the Library announced the recipients of its prestigious suite of Fellowships, worth a total of $185,000. Among the recipients was well-known children's author Morris Gleitzman, who received an Honorary Creative Fellowship. The Fellowships support Australian writers, composers, artists, academics and researchers in their creative and intellectual endeavours.

See the full list of recipients at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/research/current_recipients.html?newsletter

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COMING EVENTS

'SPORT AND WAR' EXHIBITION - OPENING SOON
The Australian War Memorial's travelling exhibition 'Sport and War' will be visiting the Library from 11 July to 26 October. This inspiring exhibition takes a close look at what it means to be Australian by exploring the relationship between sport and war - two key elements of our nation's social and cultural identity. The exhibition will be complemented by a range of talks, tours and activities for all the family.

For more information about the exhibition and the events program see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2008/sport_and_war/index.html?newsletter

2008 REDMOND BARRY LECTURE
This landmark event in the Library's calendar will take place on 30 July, and will feature the Hon Lindsay Tanner MP, author of 'Open Australia'. He will reflect on how information and content creation could affect Australia in the future.

To make a booking for this event see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/ltf/lectures/rbl/2008/index.html?newsletter

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN TIMES
These June-July holidays the Library has some great activities for the whole family. Kids can recreate Ned Kelly's helmet, make a digital storybook, create their own 'Very Hungry Caterpillar' and more. There is also a variety of exhibition talks and tours for mum and dad.

Find out more or make a booking for an event at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/holiday/index.html?newsletter

BEDSIDE BOOKS CLUB RETURNS IN JULY
After the success of its inaugural event, the Bedside Books Club will meet again on 8 July for more good wine, company and book-related discussion. Book now to hear guest speakers, including author Dorothy Porter, reading advocate Andrew Webster and Mary Dalmau, from Reader's Feast Bookstore.

Find out more or book for this event at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/reading_victoria/bedside_book_club/index.html?newsletter

ART OUT LOUD: TRINH VU - PARALLEL VIEWS
The 2007 Georges Mora Foundation Fellow, artist Trinh Vu, will visit the Library on 17 July to discuss how she uses digital tools to generate ideas for contemporary art.

For more information or to book for this event go to:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2008/art_out_loud.html?newsletter

FLASHPOINT: NEW WRITING FOR THEATRE
On 23 July, hear readings of the winning scripts from the RE Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Awards at the Library. Readings from three scripts will be followed by Q&A with the playwrights and artists.

To find out more or to book for this event see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2008/flashpoint.html?newsletter

HISTORY COUNCIL OF VICTORIA SEMINAR
On 24 July, Michelle Rayner from ABC Radio National will visit the Library. Michelle produces oral-history radio programs, and will discuss how the recent increase in digital and online storytelling impacts on her work. This free seminar is part of the History Council of Victoria's 'Making Public Histories' series.

Find out more about this event at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/ltf/history_seminars/history.html?newsletter

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ONLINE SHOP SPOTLIGHT

LA TROBE JOURNAL NO. 81 AUTUMN 2008
The 81st issue of 'The La Trobe Journal' focuses on all things 'medieval', to coincide with the State Library of Victoria's recent exhibition, 'The Medieval Imagination'. It includes an extended version of Professor David McKitterick's 2008 Foxcroft Lecture, and Ian Cox's recollections of rebinding 15th-century medieval manuscripts.

To purchase this issue online see:
https://shop.slv.vic.gov.au/details.php?imageNo=SHOP0126&newsletter

To read a feature article from this issue see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/news/latrobe/rebinding_pilgrimage.html?newsletter

To listen to the 2008 Foxcroft Lecture online go to:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/ltf/lectures/foxcroft/2008/index.html?newsletter