Media centre

Welcome to our Media centre, where you can read the latest information on events and activities at the Library or browse our archive of past media releases from 2010 to 2018.

Photo opportunities and interviews can be arranged with our collection experts and Library staff. For further information, please contact Natalie Silber on 03 8664 7325 or Jacqui Loftus-Hills on 03 8664 7278. You can also send an email to media@slv.vic.gov.au.

The Library's impressive galleries and spaces can be hired as unique locations for films, advertisements or television programs. To discuss your requirements, please contact our venue hire team on 03 8664 7291.

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Library facade forecourt and lawns at night

British expert signals bright future for Australia’s great libraries

Friday 05 April 2013

David Pearson, Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries for the City of London Corporation, believes libraries will continue to play a vital role in Australia’s cultural future.

Dome Centenary – join the Conversation

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Tonight Ray Gill hosts The dome as artist’s muse, the first in a series of Dome Centenary Conversations. Artists Julia Ciccarone, Ross Coulter and Marco Luccio will reflect on the Library’s domed reading room.

Architectural detail of the Library facade

Patricia Mullins awarded Dromkeen Medal 2012

Monday 18 March 2013

Artist Patricia Mullins will be awarded the 2012 Dromkeen Medal in a presentation at the State Library of Victoria, the new home of the Scholastic Dromkeen Children’s Literature Collection.

Colour photo of State Library Victoria facade and lawn on a sunny day

The Children’s Book Festival is back in 2013

Wednesday 20 February 2013

On Sunday 24th March your favourite authors and illustrators will be taking over the lawns of the State Library for a great big book party – it’s open to everyone and it’s absolutely free.

Photo of back-lit balconies of the dome during White Night 2013

Playwrights invited to apply for $30,000 script development awards

Thursday 31 January 2013

Applications are now open for The R E Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Awards 2013. The awards are open to Victorian-based playwrights and deliver a total of $30,000 to support the development of plays as works-in-progress.

Special one-time fellowships to celebrate the Dome Centenary

Tuesday 29 January 2013

In addition to the suite of fellowships regularly offered by the State Library of Victoria, a series of four special fellowships will be offered as part of its Dome Centenary celebrations in 2013.

Photograph of La Trobe Reading Room from above

2013 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships announced

Thursday 17 January 2013

Three $1200 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships have been awarded to the following students enrolled at a Victorian university who are entering 4th year honours, or engaged in their first postgraduate degree or diploma.

Inky Awards winner announced

Wednesday 24 October 2012

The State Library of Victoria’s Centre for Youth Literature announced today the winners of the Gold and Silver Inky Award. The Gold Inky winner is Shift by Em Bailey and the Silver Inky winner is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

View from balcony overlooking La Trobe Reading Room, State Library Victoria

AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships open – student applications invited

Friday 19 October 2012

The State Library of Victoria invites honours year and postgraduate students to apply for the 2012 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships. Successful applicants will be required to make significant use of the Library's resources.

Inky Awards youth literature shortlist announced

Monday 27 August 2012

The State Library of Victoria has announced the shortlist for the 2012 Inky Awards for young adult literature and now invites Australian teen readers to vote for a winner.