‘There’s an aura about it’: 210-year-old first edition of Jane Austen’s Emma on display in Melbourne

The major acquisition is part of an initiative to redress the gender imbalance in the State Library of Victoria’s rare books collection ...
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The State Library of Victoria controversy shows what can happen when institutions cling to ‘neutrality’

For months now, the State Library of Victoria’s official explanation for the “postponement” of its Teen Writing Bootcamp workshops has been the need to ensure safety for all involved. The bootcamps ...
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Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged

The State Library of Victoria – recognised this year as the third most popular library in the world – is proposing major cuts to staff and services. The number of reference librarians will be cut from ...