State Library of Victoria
The State Library is Australia’s oldest public library and one of the world’s great libraries. Since
opening in 1856, the State Library has been Victoria’s intellectual and cultural centre, inspiring
generations of writers, artists, researchers and students. Its mission is to provide access to a wealth
of unique Victorian and international resources, and be a place where all Victorians can discover,
learn, create and connect.
The Library’s collection comprises over 2 million books, 16,000 serials, and a vast number of
photos, pictures, artworks, maps, manuscripts and ephemera. It houses thousands of items that
reflect Victoria’s cultural and social heritage, such as John Batman’s journal, Ned Kelly’s armour
and the last notes of Burke and Wills. Continuing digitisation of collection items makes them
accessible via the internet, while the Library’s mobile website makes it easier to find and use the
collection anywhere, anytime.
The Library’s programming provides innovative learning programs, exhibitions, events and
information services for people of all ages, from all walks of life.
Hours
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
State Library
10-9
10-9
10-9
10-9
10-6
10-6
10-6
The Library closes on some public holidays; please see website for details.
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State Library of Victoria
Branch
Melbourne
Tel
328 Swanston Street, 3000
(Melways 1B P1)
328 Swanston Street
MELBOURNE
3000
Tel
8664 7000
DX
210089
8664 7000
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ENQUIRIES
General
Information & Research Enquiries
Australiana & Heritage Collections Enquiries
Disability Services
Document Supply/Inter-library Loans
Centre for Youth Literature
Venue Hire
Education Programs
BOOKINGS
Event and Tour Bookings
info@slv.vic.gov.au
www.slv.vic.gov.au
8664 7000
8664 7002
8664 7009
8664 7005
8664 7158
8664 7014
8664 7291
8664 7555
8664 7099
Chief Executive Officer
& State Librarian
Ms Sue Roberts
T 8664 7000
Director,
Community Engagement
Features
Loan Period
- 4 weeks - Inter-Library Loan (if approved)
- Extension on request & subject to approval.
PCs & Internet
- 110 PCs for Internet research and email
- 34 PCs for catalogue and database use only
- Free wireless Internet access available
- iMacs with Adobe Creative Suite, plus Xboxes,
Playstations and Gameboys (in Experimedia)
Adaptive Technology
- 2 computers with large screen and trackball mouse
- Magnifiers
- ScanR
- Telephone typewriter (TTY) - 9639 7006
- Software: Duxbury, ZoomText, Jaws, Kurzweil,
UReader, Dragon Naturally Speaking
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Ms Jo Watson
Director, Digital Strategy
Mr Peter McMahon
Director, Foundation
Director, Library Services
& Experience
Ms Justine Hyde
President,
Library Board of Victoria
Mr John Wylie AM
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State Library of Victoria
Public Libraries and Community Engagement
Public Libraries and Community Engagement is a Division of the State Library of Victoria, reporting
to the Director, Community Engagement.
Public Libraries and Community Engagement is the primary interface between the State Library of
Victoria and Victoria’s public libraries.
The role of the State Library in relation to public libraries is aligned to the responsibilities of the
Library Board of Victoria (its governing body) defined in the Libraries Act 1988:
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To oversee cooperation in libraries and information organisations to promote access to
library and information resources
To exercise leadership and promote high standards in the provision of library and
information services
To provide advice and information to the Minister on any matters concerning libraries
and information organisations.
Specifically Public Libraries and Community Engagement
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Supports the Library Board of Victoria’s Advisory Committee on Public Libraries and
Framework for Collaborative Action
works to build the State Library relationship with public libraries
communicates on behalf of the State Library across the public library sector and its
stakeholders
advocates for public libraries within the State Library and at other fora
coordinates industry knowledge, research and innovation
coordinates development and delivery of collaborative programs and projects that meet
statewide public library and State Library needs, including the Statewide Public Library
Development Projects
facilitates strategy development
Manager
Public Libraries and
Community Engagement
Ms Debra Rosenfeldt
Senior Program Manager
Public Libraries
Ms Robyn Ellard
rellard@slv.vic.gov.au
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8664 7041
drosenfeldt@slv.vic.gov.au
8664 7425
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