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Welcome to our media centre, where you can read the latest information on events and new acquisitions at the Library or browse our media releases.

Media photography and interviews

Media photo opportunities and interviews can be arranged with our collection experts and Library spokespeople. For more information, email [email protected]

You can also contact Kate Brereton at [email protected] (Monday to Friday) or Carly O'Donovan at [email protected] or 0438 434 447 (Wednesday to Friday).

Commercial filming and photography

The Library's impressive galleries and spaces can be hired as unique locations for films, product advertisements, fashion shoots and television shows or documentaries. To discuss your requirements, contact our venue hire team on 03 8664 7291 or email Tim Rangi at [email protected]

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New Director, Collections Monika Szunejko

State Library Victoria appoints new Director, Collections

Friday 03 March 2023

State Library Victoria has today announced the appointment of a Monika Szunejko as Director, Collections.

2023 Lisa Ring Scholars with CEO Paul Duldig

Chess super coach and cinematic video-biographies win Lisa Ring and family scholarships at State Library Victoria

Friday 16 December 2022

State Library Victoria’s startup support service StartSpace has announced the recipients of the 2023 Lisa Ring and Family Scholarships program.

2023 Fellows with State Library CEO Paul Duldig

13 creative fellows share $160,000 and are set to delve deep into the collection at State Library Victoria

Wednesday 23 November 2022

State Library Victoria has announced the recipients of its 2023 Fellowships.

StartSpace scholarships support very new businesses in tough market

Thursday 13 October 2022

State Library Victoria’s startup support service StartSpace has today opened applications for the Lisa Ring and Family Scholarships program

Helen Macpherson Smith Trust marks 70 years with $1 million donation to celebrate women’s voices

Monday 10 October 2022

Helen Macpherson Smith Trust has donated $1 million to State Library Victoria in celebration of the Trust’s 70-year anniversary.

Melbourne Fringe Festival Parade 'The Tea Bags'

Step into the Melbourne Fringe Festival time machine at State Library Victoria

Thursday 06 October 2022

A major exhibition celebrating Melbourne Fringe Festival, the city’s longest-running multi-arts festival, opens today at State Library Victoria.

LEGO® returns to State Library Victoria these school holidays

Monday 05 September 2022

Embark on a journey of curiosity and discovery at State Library Victoria with a vibrant program of free events and exhibitions.

Fellowships 2023: where ideas take flight

Thursday 04 August 2022

State Library Victoria is offering creatives and scholars a share in $190,000 to support in-depth inquiry into the State Collection and bring fresh perspectives to Victorian life and history, as part of the 2023 Fellowships Program.

Indigenous Research Fellowships at State Library Victoria

Thursday 04 August 2022

Victorian Indigenous creatives and scholars are encouraged to let ideas take flight and apply for one of two $15,000 fellowships dedicated to First Nations people at State Library Victoria.

Touring photo exhibition highlights 2020 regional stories

Tuesday 28 June 2022

State Library Victoria has today announced that a selection of photographs from its collection depicting the impact of COVID-19 and the 2019–20 bushfires in regional Victoria will tour the state throughout the remainder of 2022 and into 2023.