Media centre

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 Ben Starick at [email protected] or 0411 029 393 (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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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.

Colour photo of State Library Victoria front steps and portico, with statue of Redmond Barry and people walking down the steps

Library’s most appetising exhibition

Friday 03 August 2012

Gusto! A culinary history of Victoria, a new free exhibition at the State Library of Victoria, opens today, Friday 3 August. It provides a fascinating insight into the gastronomic world of both Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The Inky Awards 2012 Longlist Announced

Tuesday 24 July 2012

The longlist of ten Australian books nominated for the Gold Inky Award and ten international books nominated for the Silver Inky Award will be read by a panel of selected judges.

The 2012 R E Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Award Winners Announced

Monday 23 July 2012

The 2012 R E Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Award winners have been announced sharing a total of $30,000 in prize money. These awards support the development of plays as works-in-progress by Victorian based playwrights.

Portico and facade of the Library at night

Rare Persian Manuscripts Purchased After Successful Appeal

Monday 09 July 2012

The State Library of Victoria is delighted to announce the acquisition of two extraordinary Persian manuscripts following a successful public appeal for their purchase.