The Education Programs Unit at the State Library of Victoria caters specifically for the needs of the Victorian primary and secondary educational community. It provides an innovative year-round program of events, tours and workshops, based on the Library's impressive collections, spaces and exhibitions.
Specialist education staff assist primary and secondary students, teacher-librarians and teachers to access the extensive resources of the Library and extend their skills in a range of disciplines. All programs complement the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) or the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
Programs & events for students
Exhibition-focused programs
The Education Programs Unit conducts curriculum-based programs relating to permanent and touring exhibitions, such as those held in the Dome Galleries, the Cowen Gallery and the Keith Murdoch Gallery.
Find out more about the Exhibition-focused programs >
Library & research skills
Education Programs staff offer students from Years 3-12 opportunities to become effective users of the Library's services, learn research skills and engage with State Library collections and facilities.
Find out more about the Library & Research Skills program >
Travelling Treasures regional touring program
For one week each term, this program brings treasures from the Library to different regional centres in Victoria.
Find out more about this multi-award-winning program >
Services for teachers & teacher-librarians
Exhibition preview sessions
The Library conducts a range of free exhibition preview nights for teachers of all year levels and subjects. Sessions are offered twice annually for each permanent exhibition, and once for each temporary exhibition.
Find out more about the exhibition preview sessions >
VCE Resources
The Library offers an online service, the School's Periodical Service, which provides VCE English and Literature teachers with easy access to valuable articles and reviews on curricula texts. Teachers can register to the service for free and order selected articles online. These are mailed for a small fee.
Access this service via the Library's online shop >
William Buckland Foundation Teaching Fellowships
The Library, with the support of the William Buckland Foundation, provides professional development opportunities for early-career teachers. Recipients take on a one-semester learning program development role within the Library's Learning Services Division.
Find out more about the Fellowships >
School programs brochure
For more information about education programs for schools and teachers, or to make a booking (essential for all school visits), see the School Programs Brochure. Our monthly What's On calendar also provides details of programs for schools.
Education resources
The Library produces a range of education resources for use by teachers and students. Available online, they include audio, digitised collection items, websites and downloadable education kits containing classroom activities, resource sheets and references.
Inquiries
All inquiries regarding these programs should be made to:
Education Programs Unit
State Library of Victoria
Tel 03 8664 7555
Email education@slv.vic.gov.au | 
