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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 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]

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.

Craft and code star in new Library exhibition

Thursday 23 June 2022

State Library Victoria will tomorrow (24 June) open a new exhibition that offers a fresh perspective on the interplay of art and science through a combination of newly commissioned artworks and rarely seen collection items.

How Victorians can help preserve the plans for Marvellous Melbourne

Friday 08 April 2022

State Library Victoria is calling on the Victorian public to help preserve Melbourne’s architectural history with an End of Financial Year Appeal raising funds to help conserve the original drawings of St Paul’s Cathedral – some of which are six metres long.

Three new members join Library Board of Victoria

Thursday 17 March 2022

President of the Library Board of Victoria, Christine Christian AO, has announced the appointment of three new members, Alex Cartel, Inala Cooper and Mark De Ambrosis for a three-year period.