Libraries & Disasters

10/07/2025

Around 300 people showed up at Hill of Content today, forming a human chain to help move 17,000 books.

15/01/2024

Artlab is mourning the loss of our long-standing Director, Andrew Durham. For 18 years Andrew has led and supported us, through outstanding achievements and some challenging times.

He was an unfailingly warm and considerate man with a strong sense of justice, a talent for mentoring, and a deep and abiding interest in people and cultures.

We miss him.

Our thoughts are with his family.

Details of a memorial service on 25th January (which will be streamed live) will be advised next week.

11/07/2023

10/07/2023

An entry to highlight the work GLAM do throughout the disaster cycle! Vote today to show your support :)

05/07/2023

29/06/2023

My pleasure to present at the ISA World Congress about cultural heritage and disasters :)

14/06/2023

Martyn's Law has been developed for public premises following the Manchester Arena attack

15/04/2023

Looking for a chance to contribute to an important cause and make a lasting impact on the preservation of ? Join us as a volunteer in the Library! 📚

We encourage individuals who share our passion for cultural heritage preservation and have the necessary skills and qualifications to apply for this exciting opportunity.

📧 to [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a volunteer

More: https://bit.ly/40az8PS

11/02/2023

✨ 167 years young!

Today we celebrate another Library birthday.

At 3pm in 1856, State Library Victoria (then known as the Melbourne Public Library) opened its doors for the very first time.

Upon opening, the Library was one of the first free public libraries in the world with a humble 3000 books in the collection.

While the Library has remained on the same two-acre allotment since 1856, the structure you see today is made up of around 24 individual buildings that have changed dramatically over the years.

🏛️ Learn more about our history here: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/visit/history-our-building
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We hope you're still taking something new away from every Library visit!⁠

👉 Join us! www.slv.vic.gov.au/membership
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📷 http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/172544
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16/09/2022

14/08/2022

If cultural heritage is damaged by natural disasters, accidents, or fires, then rapid salvage and first aid are required. Two members have helped the Cologne Emergency Association of Archives and Libraries & the Cologne Fire Brigade develop a roll-off container for such scenarios. Their work will be presented during an online talk in English and German on 20th Sept 2022. More details about the event and a link to register can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/23ybaeam