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State Library of Victoria Foundation Membership

Whether you're an individual or the representative of an organisation, you can support the work of the Library by becoming a member of the State Library of Victoria Foundation. The benefits of membership are listed below, and the membership form is located at the bottom of the page.

General membership

Foundation membership is an enjoyable way to engage in the cultural life of the Library. For only $75 (inclu GST), you can participate in exclusive member-only events and mix with others who value the work of the Library. Membership benefits include:

  • mailed copies of the Library’s magazine, State Library of Victoria News, the biannual scholarly publication The La Trobe Journal and periodic member newsletters
  • discounts on all State Library events and selected Library merchandise (conditions apply)
  • invitations to member-only events
  • access to the Foundation Members' Lounge
  • discounts on quality wine through the Ex Libris Wine Club
  • a $25 Reader’s Feast Bookshop book voucher (for new members).

Discounts are also offered to Foundation members by:

  • food&desire
  • Good Reading Magazine
  • Hopscotch Films
  • Mr Tulk cafe
  • Paper World
  • QV Melbourne
  • The Hotel Windsor (Spring Street Restaurant)
  • News Magazines
  • who's your girl? catering.

The Foundation reviews benefits regularly and keeps members updated.

Bookplate donors

This special offer to members is available to those who make a tax-deductible donation (see membership form for details). All bookplate donors are acknowledged on bookplates placed in books specially selected from the Library’s recent acquisitions.

There are three bookplate donorship levels, named for renowned bird illustrators whose valuable works are held in the State Library:

  • John William Lewin (1770–1819) - $175
  • John James Audubon (1785–51) - $500
  • John Gould (1804–81) - $1000.

Inquiries

For further information telephone 03 8664 7280 or email foundation@slv.vic.gov.au.

Application form

To become a Foundation member, download and print this form, then mail your application to the State Library of Victoria Foundation at 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

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