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 photo opportunities and interviews can be arranged with our collection experts and Library spokespeople. For further information, please contact Jacqui Loftus-Hills (Mon-Tue) on 0416 778 146, Carly O’Donovan (Wed-Fri) on 0438 434 447 or Katrina Walter on 0402 703 708. You can also send an email to [email protected].

Commercial filming and photography

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

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Portico and facade of the Library at night

Vicnet awarded Australia and New Zealand Internet Best Practice Award

Thursday 10 June 2010

Vicnet, a division of the State Library Victoria, has been named the Best Diversity Initiative of 2009 in the inaugural Australia and New Zealand Internet Best Practice Awards.

Library facade forecourt and lawns at night

Victoria’s indigenous culture & history explored in landmark State Library publication

Monday 07 June 2010

The State Library of Victoria is pleased to announce the launch of Indigenous Victorians: repressed, resourceful and respected, being the 85th edition of The La Trobe Journal.

colour photo of State Library facade at night

Youth literature acknowledged in 2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards

Wednesday 19 May 2010

The Prime Minister's Literary Award will be awarded to two additional categories, Young Adult's Fiction and Children's Fiction.

State Library announces recipients of $150,000 in fellowships

Thursday 08 April 2010

At the State Library today the recipients of the 2010 Creative Fellowship program and R E Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Awards were announced.

State Library Victoria CEO Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, 2003-11, by Andrew Lloyd

Anne-Marie Schwirtlich appointed Director-General of National Library of Australia

Thursday 11 February 2010

Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, Chief Executive Officer and State Librarian, has stepped down as head of the State Library of Victoria to assume the role of Director-General of the National Library of Australia.