Media releases http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/media/451/mediarss.xml%20 en UNESCO adds gold rush diaries to Australian memory of the world register http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/unesco-adds-gold-rush-diaries-australian-memory-world-register <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>UNESCO has added three 19<sup>th</sup>-century goldfields diaries from the State Library of Victoria collection to the Australian memory of the world register.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>15 May 2013</p> <p>UNESCO has added three 19<sup>th</sup>-century goldfields diaries from the State Library of Victoria collection to the Australian memory of the world register.</p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;<em>The Life and Adventures of Edward Snell from 1849 to 1859</em> by Edward Snell</li> <li><em>Diary of Charles Evans, 1853 September 24 -1855 January 21</em>&nbsp; (formerly known as the Lazarus Diary) by Charles Evans</li> <li><em>Diary of a miner working on the Ballarat goldfields, 1855 Jul. 8 - 1856 Jan. 1, </em>author unknown</li> </ul> <p><em>&nbsp;</em>Combined the diaries provide first-hand accounts of some of the most significant moments of the Victorian gold rush, from the discovery gold to the Eureka rebellion.</p> <p>Joanne Ritale, Collection Services Manager at the State Library of Victoria, who attended the announcement in Adelaide last night, was delighted with the diaries’ inclusion.</p> <p>‘These diaries add significantly to our understanding of life on the Victorian goldfields and the everyday concerns of people there at that time. They are an important part ofAustralia’s collective memory.</p> <p>Diaries are an excellent primary source for research as they are generally created while, or soon after, events are unfolding. They record the social and cultural habits of their period and document aspects of everyday life which may not be captured in more public historical records.’</p> <p>The diaries now add to the other significant State Library collections on the Australian memory of the world register:&nbsp; the Port Phillip Association Records and the Minute Books of Pre-Federation Australian Trade Unions.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the diaries</strong></p> <p><strong><em>The Life and Adventures of Edward Snell from 1849 to 1859</em></strong><strong> by Edward Snell.</strong></p> <p>Edward Snell’s diary records his firsthand experience during two important historical moments inVictoria– the gold rush and the railway boom. Snell was an engineer, surveyor, artist, adventurer, and a diarist. This diary, documents his experiences inSouth Australia,TasmaniaandVictoria– where, after spending several months on theBendigogoldfields, he won the contract to build theGeelongto Melbourne Railway,Australia’s first country railway.</p> <p>Images from the diary and further information about Edward Snell available online at:</p> <p><strong><a href="http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/golden-victoria/life-fields/edward-snell">ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/golden-victoria/life-fields/edward-snell</a></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Diary of Charles Evans, 1853 September 24 -1855 January 21</em></strong><strong>&nbsp; (formerly known as the Lazarus Diary) by Charles Evans.</strong></p> <p>Contains one of the few eyewitness accounts of the Eurekauprising at Ballarat, Victoriain December 1854, in which at least 20 miners died. Entries span 16 months, from 24 September 1853to 21 January 1855. They recount many of the key events associated with the uprising, from the burning of the Eureka Hotel to the bloody aftermath of the storming of the stockade.<br />The dairy is available to view online at: <br /><a href="http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/charles-evans-diary"><strong>slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/charles-evans-diary</strong></a></p> <p><strong><em>Diary of a miner working on the Ballarat goldfields, 1855 Jul. 8 - 1856 Jan. 1, </em></strong><strong>author unknown.</strong></p> <p>The diary describes the daily life of a miner at Ballarat and surrounding goldfields, with a record of income and outlays for July-Dec 1855 at the back of the volume. It contains descriptions of the weather conditions, chores, meals, and many local events including visits to theatrical performances by Lola Montez, Charles Thatcher and others, deaths and near fatalities by fire and in mining accidents, the murder of a butcher, the escape of a Bengal tiger from the Montezuma Circus into Ballarat’s main street, and trips to Melbourne to visit the Botanical Gardens and to witness construction of a bridge across the Yarra River at Richmond Point.</p> <p>The identity of the writer has not been established but he appears to have been a Scotsman, probably from Glasgowor nearby Dumbarton.<br />The diary is available to view online at: <strong><a href="http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/32237">handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/32237</a></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>About the </strong><strong>UNESCO Australian memory of the world register</strong></p> <p>Founded in 2000, the UNECSO Australian memory of the world register was the first in the world; now there are more than 60 national Memory of the World programs, and is designed to list documents that have significant documentary heritage.</p> <p>More information about the register can be found at <strong>amw.org.au/register</strong>.</p> <p>END</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Matthew van Hasselt or Georgina Smart<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a> <br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Media release diaries & letters Mon, 20 May 2013 04:36:58 +0000 gsmart 5348 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au New directors appointed to State Library leadership team http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-22 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian has announced the appointment of three new directors to the State Library leadership team.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>9 May 2013</p> <p>Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian has announced the appointment of three new directors to the State Library leadership team.</p> <p>The appointments are as follows:</p> <p><strong>Director Community Engagement</strong></p> <p>Ms Jo Watson has been appointed to the role of Director, Community Engagement. Jo was, most recently, the Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Victoria and has significant executive experience with World Vision Australia as Head of Strategic Change, Head of Advocacy Campaigns, Marketing Manager – Youth.</p> <p>Ms Watson will be Responsible for community outreach, exhibitions and events, communications and marketing, public libraries, social inclusion and research and evaluation.</p> <p><strong>Director Digital Strategy</strong></p> <p>Mr Peter McMahon has been appointed to the role of Director Digital Strategy. Peter was, most recently, employed as the Executive Director Digital at Open Universities Australia. He has operated his own consultancy and has held senior roles in digital strategy in the commercial sector. He has wide experience in online and digital development.</p> <p>Mr McMahon will be responsible for the Library web presence, digitisation and IT infrastructure.</p> <p><strong>Director Foundation</strong></p> <p>Mr Ben Clark has been appointed to the role of Director Foundation. Ben is currently employed by ANZ Trustees as Philanthropy Manager. He has previously been employed at Sotheby’s and the Australian Business Arts Foundation and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne in History and Fine Arts.</p> <p>Mr Clark will be responsible for the Library’s philanthropy program, corporate partners program, fundraising and Foundation membership.</p> <p>Sue Roberts said she was excited about working with the new team.</p> <p>‘Each of the new directors brings a valuable range of skills and experience to our leadership team. I am very much looking forward to working with them as we implement our exciting new vision and strategy’.</p> Media release media seeks info Thu, 09 May 2013 00:28:04 +0000 mvanhass 5333 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au Domes old and new discussed as State Librarian visits Geelong http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/node/5291 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian will meet with the Geelong City Library tomorrow to examine the progress of the library redevelopment and explore the role the State Library of Victoria will play in Geelong’s information future.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>18 April 2013</p> <p>Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian will meet with the Geelong City Library tomorrow to examine the progress of the library redevelopment and explore the role the State Library of Victoria will play in Geelong’s information future.</p> <p>‘The new Geelong library will boldly reimagine the iconic dome library design which has been a centrepiece of the State Library for 100 years. While the State Library is celebrating the centenary of our beautiful dome, Geelong Library is undergoing a transformation that will deliver the most up-to-date library services and a wonderful space for the Geelong community.’</p> <p>‘The new library will be a valuable information and community hub, generating a positive cultural and financial return for the Geelongcommunity. Research such as the <em>Dollars, Sense and Public Libraries</em> report shows each dollar invested inGeelong libraries is returned to the community several times over. This redevelopment is very good news for Geelong,’ Roberts said.</p> <p>Sue Roberts, who was appointed Victorian State Librarian twelve months ago, is visiting Geelong as part of her tour of Victoria to assess how the State Library can best service Victorians.</p> <p>‘Technology now allows us to bring more of our collection and services to more people around Victoria than ever before. I will be travelling around Victoria throughout the year to hear from communities about how we can deliver a service that generates new knowledge and ideas for Victorians. Getting that right is very important, as is letting people know what is already freely available.’</p> <p>Patti Manolis, CEO of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation is delighted Sue Roberts is visiting.</p> <p>‘The Geelong Regional Library Corporation values the strong partnership between the State Library of Victoria and public libraries. Sue will see clearly from the plans for the new world class Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, the dynamic services that will be delivered from the architecturally designed and dome inspired building currently under development. These will include the very latest technologies, an increased collection including digital media and heritage materials, an expanded range of lifelong learning programs and exhibitions as well as great spaces for the local community and visitors to Geelong’, she said</p> <p align="center"><strong>-ENDS-</strong></p> <p><strong>Information for editors</strong></p> <p><em>Dollars, Sense and Public Libraries</em> is an independent report by SGS Economics produced for the State Library of Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria Network. It analyses the socio-economic value of our public libraries. Key findings, summary report and supporting technical report can be downloaded at:</p> <p>www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/dollars-sense-public-libraries-summary-report_1.pdf</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Matthew van Hasselt or Georgina Smart<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a><br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au</p> Media release architecture get corporate info history & politics Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:35:45 +0000 gsmart 5291 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au Capturing the dome – photographing a Melbourne icon http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-21 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Naomi Cass, Director, Centre for Contemporary Photography, will lead an expert panel as they discuss photographic representations of the State Library’s iconic domed reading room. Capturing the dome is the second in a series of free conversations celebrating the Library’s Dome Centenary.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <p>11 April 2013</p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Naomi Cass, Director, Centre for Contemporary Photography, will lead an expert panel as they discuss photographic representations of the State Library’s iconic domed reading room. Capturing the dome is the second in a series of free conversations celebrating the Library’s Dome Centenary. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Joining Naomi Cass are renowned architectural and aerial photographer <strong>John Gollings</strong> who works in the Asia Pacific region specialising in the documentation of cities old and new; <strong>Adrian Flint</strong>, the Library's Image Resources Team Leader and former in-house Library photographer; and accomplished artist <strong>Louise Forthun</strong> who has her abstract city-scapes represented in galleries across Australia. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">This year, the State Library is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its domed reading room (now known as the La Trobe Reading Room). The Dome Centenary Conversations series of debates and talks are designed to reflect on the dome and what it has meant to artists, photographers, writers, musicians, architects and historians. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">When the domed reading room opened in 1913 it was the largest building of its kind in the world. The height and scale of the dome in a city without skyscrapers was dramatic, and proved to be a welcome challenge for artists and photographers to capture it, both internally and externally. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Library’s current exhibition<em>Enchanted dome: the Library and imagination</em>, open until 14 July, features representations of the dome in art and literature from the 1950s to today and includes prints by Marco Luccio, paintings by Louise Forthun, cartoons by Oslo Davis and Barry Dickins, and photographs by John Gollings and Mark Strizic. Writers represented include Ray Lawler, Shane Maloney and Arnold Zable. </span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">The third Dome Centenary Conversation titled, <em>Melbourne 1913</em>, is to be held in June. Author Robyn Annear and architectural historian Harriet Edquist, curator of the <em>Free, secular and democratic: building the Public Library 1853–1913 exhibition</em>, will place the opening of the Library’s dome into the cultural context of Melbourne circa 1913. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Event details</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><em>Capturing the dome</em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tuesday 16 April, 6-7.30pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria</span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Free, bookings required</span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><em>Melbourne 1913</em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tuesday 25 June, 6pm–7.15pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Queen’s Hall, State Library of Victoria</span><br /><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Free, bookings required</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">For bookings and event information: </span><a href="http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/dome-centenary-conversations"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/dome-centenary-conversations</span></a></p> <p>END</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Matthew van Hasselt or Georgina Smart<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a><br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au<br />&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Media release architecture discover library highlights/heritage literature & writers Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:34:15 +0000 gsmart 5271 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au Dome Centenary – join the Conversation http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-20 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Tonight Ray Gill hosts <em>The dome as artist’s muse,</em> 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 as a source of creative inspiration.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>19 March 2013</p> <p><strong>Tonight Ray Gill hosts <em>The dome as artist’s muse,</em> the first in a series of Dome Centenary Conversations. Artists </strong><strong>Julia Ciccarone, Ross Coulter and Marco Luccio will </strong><strong>reflect on the Library’s domed reading room as a source of creative inspiration.</strong></p> <p>This year, the State Library is celebrating the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the domed reading room. The <strong>Dome Centenary Conversations</strong> series of debates and talks are designed to reflect on the Dome and what it has meant to artists, photographers, writers, musicians, architects and historians.</p> <p>Ray Gill, former Chief Arts Writer at The Age, will talk and share stories with Archibald Prize shortlisted painter Julia Ciccarone, leading printmaker Marco Luccio and installation artist Ross Coulter whose <em>10,000 paper planes project</em> created in the Dome has received international attention.</p> <p><em>The dome as artist’s muse</em> will include a brief introduction by Ann Carew, curator of the Library’s current exhibition <em>Enchanted dome: the Library and imagination </em>which features representations of the dome in art and literature from the 1950s to today.</p> <p><em>Enchanted dome: the Library and imagination, </em>open until 14 July, includes prints by Marco Luccio, paintings by Louise Forthun, cartoons by Oslo Davis and Barry Dickins, and photographs by John Gollings and Mark Strizic. Writers represented include Ray Lawler, Shane Maloney and Arnold Zable.</p> <p>The second <strong>Dome Centenary Conversations </strong>event, <em>Capturing the dome</em> will be held on Tuesday 16 April. Naomi Cass, Director, Centre for Contemporary Photography, will lead a panel including: architectural photographer John Gollings; Adrian Flint, the Library's Image Resources Team Leader and former in-house Library photographer; and artist Louise Forthun for a conversation about photographic representations of the Dome.</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles"><strong><em>The dome as artist’s muse</em></strong></p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">Tuesday 19 March,6-7.30pm</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library ofVictoria</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">Free, bookings required</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">&nbsp;</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles"><strong><em>Capturing the dome</em></strong></p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">Tuesday 16 April,6-7.30pm</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library ofVictoria</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">Free, bookings required</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">&nbsp;</p> <p class="BodySingleParagraphBodystyles">For bookings and event information: <a href="http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/dome-centenary-conversations">http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/dome-centenary-conversations</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>-ENDS-</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" align="center"><strong>Further information</strong></p> <p>Since its opening on14 November 1913, the magnificent domed reading room (now known as the La Trobe Reading Room) has been the heart of the Library. Designed by architects Bates, Peebles &amp; Smart and built by JW and DA Swanson at a cost of £66,914, the dome was constructed from reinforced concrete, brick and glass, and measures 34.75 metres in both diameter and height.</p> <p>Originally commissioned for the Library’s 50th anniversary, and envisaged as a crowning glory to the city’s intellectual and artistic centre, the dome symbolised the making of a new world – socially, politically and creatively. Over the past century, it has inspired generations of writers, artists, researchers, students and visitors. More than a remarkable architectural accomplishment, it represents all that the Library has to offer the world: a vast collection, expert staff, a place to connect with the community, and a source of ideas, learning and pleasure.</p> <p>Two free exhibitions will underpin the Dome Centenary year. <em>Enchanted dome: the Library and imagination</em> (19 October 2012 – 14 July 2013) features representations of the dome in art and literature from the 1950s to today. <em>Free, secular and democratic: building the Public Library 1853–1913</em> (31 May 2013 –2 February 2014) explores the ideals of liberalism and enlightenment that founded the creation of this extraordinary and enduring civic institution.</p> <p>Learn more or read the many dome stories at <strong>dome100.com.au</strong>.</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Matthew van Hasselt or Georgina Smart<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a> <br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au</p> <p align="center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> Media release architecture discover library highlights/heritage join community Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:13:09 +0000 gsmart 5250 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au British expert signals bright future for Australia’s great libraries http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-19 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>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.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>5 April 2013</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In the 2013 Foxcroft Lecture, Pearson will argue that a global abundance of digital information does not diminish the cultural importance of books and library collections. Indeed he believes great libraries and their book collections are themselves artefacts of cultural and historical importance.</p> <p>‘Our great libraries – like the State Library of Victoria – are cornerstones of civilisation but they are also living in challenging times as our world becomes increasingly digital.&nbsp; The aim of my lecture is to ask some questions and prompt some thinking about where the value of great library collections will lie in the future, when we may have to adjust our mindsets,’ he said.</p> <p>Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian, welcomed David’s lecture as part of the Library’s Dome Centenary year celebrations.</p> <p>‘David’s reflections on the role of libraries as valuable cultural and historical artefacts should prove fascinating. As Australia’s oldest public library we understand our responsibility to preserve the past whilst providing universal access to a vast and continually expanding world of knowledge and ideas. This combination of purposes is clearly demonstrated in our beautiful domed La Trobe Reading Room, which celebrates its centenary this year.’ </p> <p>David Pearson is a past president of the Bibliographical Society and has taught at the Rare Book Schools in the US and New Zealand. His most recent book, <em>Books as history: the importance of books and their texts</em>, is published by the British Library and Oak Knoll Press.</p> <p><strong>Event details&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong><br />Libraries as history: the 2013 Foxcroft Lecture<br />Monday 8 April , 6-7.15pm<br />Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria<br />Free, bookings required</p> <p>Seats are limited, to book visit <a href="slv.vic.gov.au/event/libraries-history-2013-foxcroft-lecture" target="_blank" title="Link to Foxcroft lecture bookings">slv.vic.gov.au/event/libraries-history-2013-foxcroft-lecture</a>. </p> <p>The annual Foxcroft Lecture honours the work of pioneering State Library of Victoria bibliographer AB Foxcroft (1884–1938). A recognised authority on incunabula and early printing, Albert was influential in developing the Library's rare books and medieval manuscripts collection in the 1920s and 1930s, which recently was digitised.</p> Media release art Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:19:34 +0000 mvanhass 5246 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au An Intimate In-Conversation: Christos Tsiolkas with Sian Prior http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-18 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>RMIT StoriesNOW Creator-in-Residence, Christos Tsiolkas will discuss his forthcoming novel Barracuda (due out October 2013) and the challenge of 'going to the difficult places' in his writing practice with journalist and broadcaster Sian Prior. The event will take place at the State Library of Victoria on Thursday 11 April, 2013.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>26 March 2013</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>RMIT StoriesNOW Creator-in-Residence, Christos Tsiolkas will discuss his forthcoming novel Barracuda (due out October 2013) and the challenge of 'going to the difficult places' in his writing practice with journalist and broadcaster Sian Prior. The event will take place at the State Library of Victoria on Thursday 11 April, 2013. Attendance is free, but places are limited.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The event will be a culmination of Tsiolkas's month-long residency at RMIT University, part of StoriesNow, which provides opportunities for established and developing writers and artists to learn and develop their work, and for the public to share in their discoveries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Information for Event Listings</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>What: Christos Tsiolkas in Conversation with Sian Prior</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>When: Thursday 11 April 2013, 6.30-7.30pm</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Where: State Library of Victoria Conference Centre, Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, 179 La Trobe Street</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Bookings: Tel: 8664 7099<br />Email: inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au<br /><a href="http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/event/intimate-conversation-christos-tsiolkas-sian-prior">slv.vic.gov.au/event/intimate-conversation-christos-tsiolkas-sian-prior</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> Media release literature & writers research/study Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:55:01 +0000 gsmart 5232 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au Patricia Mullins awarded Dromkeen Medal 2012 http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-17 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>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.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Monday 18 March 2013</p> <p><strong>Artist Patricia Mullins will be awarded the 2012 Dromkeen Medal in a presentation at the State Library of </strong><strong>Victoria</strong><strong>, the new home of the </strong><strong>Scholastic Dromkeen Children’s Literature Collection.</strong></p> <p>The Dromkeen Medal is an annual award and the presentation on Wednesday 20 March will recognise Patricia’s significant contribution to the appreciation and development of children’s literature inAustralia.</p> <p>Patricia is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 30 children’s books including <em>Hattie and the fox</em>, <em>V for vanishing</em> and <em>Lightning Jack</em>. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian, will present the medal to Patricia:</p> <p>Patricia is an outstanding recipient. Her illustrations have brought text alive, engaging readers both young and old. Patricia’s work is tangible evidence of her talent and represents a major contribution to Australian children’s literature.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are very proud to celebrate Patricia, whose connection with Dromkeen spans 40 years, the original artwork from <em>Lightning Jack</em> was the last exhibition at Dromkeen. The Library is pleased that we now have the original artwork from <em>Only a donkey</em> here at the State Library to preserve and exhibit for future generations to enjoy.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: small;"></span></span>In February 2012, the Dromkeen Board of Governors, Scholastic Australia, presented the State Library of Victoria with the entire collection of the Dromkeen National Centre for Picture Book Art, which is now known as the Scholastic Dromkeen Children’s Literature Collection.</p> <p>The internationally significant collection consists of approximately 7500 original artworks and illustrations from prepublication material of many ofAustralia’s best loved children’s books.&nbsp; The collection also includes a historical book collection, six bronze sculptures of picture book characters – two of which have been installed on the Library’s forecourt and one outside the Library’s La Trobe Reading Room – and the Dromkeen archive.</p> <p>The Library will build and exhibit the collection, enable research and continue programs onsite and online to support literacy among young people.</p> <p>The medal was designed by Robert Ingpen and depicts the Dromkeen Homestead, a sickle moon and boughs of native wattle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p align="center"><strong>-ENDS-</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Information for editors:</strong></p> <p>The Dromkeen National Centre for Picture Book Art collection was founded by Courtney and Joyce Oldmeadow at the historic ‘Dromkeen’ homestead in Riddell’s Creek in 1973.</p> <p>Dromkeen quickly became a haven for illustrators and authors and attracted many thousands of school students and teachers.&nbsp; Joyce Oldmeadow’s vision of ‘bringing children and books together’ saw the implementation of inspiring educational programs and teacher development workshops. Within a few years, their efforts had received international recognition, winning the Eleanor Fargeon Award for contributions to children’s literature.</p> <p>Following Joyce Oldmeadow’s death in 2001, her daughter, Kaye Keck, took on Directorship of Dromkeen until her own passing in 2010, after which her brother, John Oldmeadow, assumed the role.</p> <p>In 1982, Scholastic Australia became the Trustee for the Collection and has overseen the ongoing acquisition, preservation and exhibition of original artworks.&nbsp; The company also ensured the continuation of the education programs, as well as general upkeep of the property.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Georgina Smart or Nerida Webster<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a><br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au<br />&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Media release art literature & writers Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:20:18 +0000 gsmart 5217 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au National Year of Reading teen reader prize awarded http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/national-year-reading-teen-reader-prize-awarded <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The eight winners of the National Year of Reading’s <em>Read This!</em> creative reading competition were announced today.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>25 June 2012</p> <p>The eight winners of the National Year of Reading’s Read This! creative reading competition were announced today.</p> <p>readthis2012.com</p> <p>The Read This! competition asked 12-18 year-old readers to nominate a book they thought their peers should read and then to pitch it to the judges in a highly creative way.</p> <p>More than 320 entries were received online from around Australia with responses ranging from poems to videos, artworks to board games.</p> <p>Judging panels from each state and territory library reviewed the entries to determine which were the most creative and most persuasive in advocating for their chosen book.</p> <p>The judging panel from the State Library of South Australia said ‘the combination of imagination and inspiration led to works which captivate the audience…highlighting the books in such a way that the audience feels a compulsion to go out, find the books, sit down and start reading.’</p> <p>The winners will each receive a personalised collection of Manga books courtesy of Madman Entertainment.</p> <p>Read This!</p> <p>The Centre for Youth Literature promotes reading for pleasure for all young people and champions youth literature across the broader cultural spectrum. It is a national resource and network, with international connections in the field.</p> <p>All Read This! competition entries can be viewed online.</p> <p>The state and territory winners are:</p> <p>ACT: Zoe – artwork inspired by My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George</p> <p>Group Prize: Beth and Zoe – book trailer inspired by Paper Towns by John Green</p> <p>NSW: Ashleigh – book trailer inspired by Votive by Karen Brooks</p> <p>Group Prize: Fatima and group – music inspired by the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini</p> <p>NT: Grace – artwork inspired by Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett</p> <p>QLD: Selina – artwork inspired by Fairy Tale by Miro Masima</p> <p>SA: Lexi – knitted toys inspired by The Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum</p> <p>Group Prize: Billy and Lexi – poster inspired by The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base</p> <p>TAS: Megan – book trailer inspired by The Invention of Hugo Cabaret by Brian Selznick</p> <p>Group Prize: Heather and group – book trailer inspired by The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins</p> <p>VIC: Rebecca – costume inspired by Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison</p> <p>Group Prize: Genezzano College – board game inspired by The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins</p> <p>WA: Daniela – artwork inspired by Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Matthew van Hasselt or Georgina Smart<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a><br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Media release literature & writers reading & literacy Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:32:22 +0000 gsmart 5200 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships open – student applications invited http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-centre-15 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The State Library of Victoria invites honours year and postgraduate students to apply for the 2012 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>19 October 2012</p> <p>The State Library of Victoria invites honours year and postgraduate students to apply for the 2012 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships.</p> <p>Three $1,200 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships are offered to students enrolled at a Victorian University who are entering 4th year honours, or engaged in their first post-graduate degree or diploma.</p> <p>Fellows are required to use State Library collections to inform research and academic study, prepare publications, or for other purposes related to University study.</p> <p>Successful applicants will be required to:</p> <p><strong>1. Undertake the Fellowship over four weeks in January or February 2013<br />2. Make significant use of the resources of the State Library of Victoria</strong><br /><strong>3. Spend their research time at the State Library of Victoria<br />4. Give a presentation of the results of their research and provide a written report of their Summer Fellowship.</strong></p> <p>State Library of Victoria will award the three Fellowships named in honour of noted historian Professor AGL Shaw. Two fellowships are for students residing in Melbourne, each with a grant of $1200. A third fellowship will be awarded to a student from regional Victoria for whom the grant will be $1200 plus a living-away-from-home allowance.</p> <p>The CEO and State Librarian awards the Fellowships, based on the advice of a panel of senior staff, to applicants whose research is centred on the resources of the Library. Selection is based on written application only. The application must include the names of three referees.</p> <p>The closing date for applications is <strong>Friday 30 November 2012.</strong></p> <p>For further Fellowship information, contact Gail Schmidt on 03 8664 7335, or email fellows@slv.vic.gov.au</p> <p>The online application form is available at <strong>slv.vic.gov.au/agl-shaw</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Media inquiries</h2> <p>Matthew van Hasselt or Georgina Smart<br />State Library of Victoria, 03 8664 7263, <a href="mailto:media@slv.vic.gov.au">media@slv.vic.gov.au</a><br />328 Swanston Street<br />Melbourne Victoria 3000<br />slv.vic.gov.au</p> Media release learn about fellowships literature & writers Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:19:30 +0000 gsmart 5198 at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au
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