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Discover State Library Victoria - explore a world of information and stories, and enjoy free tours, exhibitions, events and family fun.

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This page on the SLV website explains how to request and access resources.

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The Library is currently trialling several changes to the way you request access to our collections. To learn more visit changes to how you access Library collections.Learn how to request collection items for use within the Library and how to find and explore our online material.

Getting started

Use the catalogue to find material in the Library's collections, including articles, books, photographs, maps, manuscripts and much more.

For more information, troubleshooting tips and detailed how-tos, refer to help using our catalogue page.

We are not a lending library, so you cannot borrow books to take home. However, many of our collection items are available online.

You can reserve collection items for use within the Library, access thousands of e-resources, and order copies and extracts of collection items by becoming a Library member.

How to request material

The Library has over five million items and counting. Some items are available from the shelf, while others are stored in different places. The catalogue shows the locations of every item and tells you how to request access if the item is in storage.

Members can reserve collection items to use in the Library for a set period (up to seven days, depending on the item). Up to 10 collection items can be requested at any one time.

For delivery details, view our current collection retrieval times.

Learn more about finding, requesting and deliveries.

The Library is currently trialling several changes to the way you request access to our collections. To learn more visit changes to how you access Library collections.

How to access Heritage Collections items

Heritage Collections items can be ordered through a librarian and accessed by appointment in the Heritage Collections Reading Room. If requested by 4pm all Heritage Collection items will be available from two business days after your request.

Some Heritage Collection items can be requested through the catalogue with your Library membership, while other Heritage Collection items need to be ordered through a librarian via the Ask a Librarian service.

See finding, requesting and deliveries to learn how to request these items.

Before making a request, read our guide to visiting the Heritage Collections Reading Room.

How to request copies of collection items

Copies of collection items that aren't already digitised can be ordered directly through the catalogue using our Direct Delivery service.

For more information on what can be copied, how to place an order and pricing information, view our guide to ordering copies of collection items.

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Learn how to access and search the catalogue

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SLAV HILO State Library Victoria resources for students event Recording

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Please take a minute to answer a few questions about this event.

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https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/learn/schools-programs/create-your-own-book-workshop

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Search and Discover is the one stop shop for all things research at SLV.

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Here you will find a list of all of our current bookable programs. There are also recordings from previous events.

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The Library provides a range of programs to support both primary and secondary students, from research basics and critical thinking, to subject-specific sessions and self-guided visits.

Book with us to access our Victorian Curriculum 2.0 aligned facilitated workshops and tours, as well as our free self-guided trails.

Please see our wide variety of schools programs below, ranging from Foundation through to VCE.

To find out more about your visit to State Library Victoria, such as bus parking, maps, conditions of entry and our Child Safety Statement, please see the Plan your visit page.
Stay up to date with the latest school workshops, tours and special events by signing up to our State Library Victoria Education eNews.
Filter programs

Use the filter below to find the suitable program for your students. Each program has an attached curriculum document outlining the relevant Victorian Curriculum 2.0 content descriptors. If you have any queries, please reach out to education@slv.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 8664 7555 to speak to one of our friendly Education Team members.

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The Library provides a range of programs to support both primary and secondary students, from research basics and critical thinking, to subject-specific sessions and self-guided visits. Book with us to access our Victorian Curriculum 2.0 aligned facilitated workshops and tours, as well as our free self-guided trails.

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Amelia Mellor's Historical Fiction unit of work

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Amelia Mellor's Historical Fiction unit of work

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Historical Fiction Writing with Amelia Mellor

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Discover a world of exclusive benefits and become part of the member community for Australia’s oldest public library.

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If you can't find what you are after, the Ask a Librarian function is great!

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If you want the latest education news, sign up to our newsletter.

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News, events and collection updates - there's always a lot going on at the Library. It's easy to stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletters:

SLV News
Learn about the Library's upcoming events, collections, services and more.

Education News
Get updates on new programs for students, new education services and special events for teachers.

Venue hire and event spaces
Subscribe to exclusive venue hire offers and news via our venue hire website.

SLV LAB News
Stay in the loop with State Library Victoria's prototyping and innovation lab; new experiments, resources, podcasts, events and opportunities.

Startspace news
Upcoming events, training programs and information to help new businesses grow from concept to reality.

For other up-to-the-minute information, check our What's on calendar or connect with us on X, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Stay up to date with news, events and collection stories by subscribing to State Library Victoria enewsletters: SLV Monthly, Education News and Centre for Youth Literature.

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VCE Creating Texts Masterclass: Rebel Heart

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VCE Creating Texts Masterclass: Rebel Heart

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Here is the gateway form for our masterclass using the Rebel Heart exhibition as inspiration for VCE English Creating Texts.

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Solli Raphael Creating Texts Masterclass

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Solli Raphael Creating Texts Masterclass

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Here is the gateway for Solli Raphael's Creating Texts Masterclass.

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Before you access this Creating Texts Masterclass please answer a few quick questions for us. Don't forget to download and print the teacher resource and worksheet below for your students before you begin the session. Teacher Resource Solli Raphael Creating Texts Masterclass Solli Raphael Masterclass_Lotus Diagram Solli Raphael Masterclass Worksheet When you submit this form, you'll be redirected to the pre recorded lesson.

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Here is the gateway for the VCE Research Masterclass. It includes a lot of the information we went through this afternoon.

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This is the resource we use for VCE Research. It includes a list of useful databases.

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If you are from a primary school or connected to one, join our Book Bash event. It is lots of fun.

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What if Amie Kaufman took over your morning literacy program . . .

Let your students find Stories to discover. Stories to tell with Book Bash: a daily writing workshop with some of the country's biggest authors.

On Tuesday 16 June, bestselling author Amie Kaufman has a book deadline, and uh oh, she hasn't started! With 50 minutes on the clock, help Amie plan a whole story from start to finish.

On Wednesday 17 June, set sail, scale mountains and traverse deserts in a setting and world building workshop with Jess McGeachin.

On Thursday 18 June, Huda Hayek will show you how your family can inspire your characters. Remember when a sibling ate the last piece of chocolate? Now is your chance for some sweet payback.

These free, daily one-hour sessions will run online at 10am and stream live into your classroom over Zoom. Give your students the opportunity to learn from some spectacular Australian authors and win lots of books from State Library Victoria!

Book your spot in one, two or all three of the sessions now - spaces are limited.

Have a question about Book Bash? Reach out to education@slv.vic.gov.au or phone 03 8664 7478 for further information.
Can't attend at 10am? Don't worry, we can send you the livestream recorded link to watch after the session.
About the authors

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her books for younger readers include Ice Wolves and The World Between Blinks.

Jess McGeachin is an author and illustrator from Narrm, Melbourne. Drawing inspiration quite literally from the natural world, Jess has written and illustrated twelve fiction and non-fiction picture books, including the award-winning books Deep, Kind and The Tree at Number 43.

Huda Hayek is an award-winning Australian children's author. Her second book, Huda Was Here, was shortlisted and went on to win CBCA's prestigious Honour Book Award.
Book Bash is proudly presented by the Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge.

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Let your students find Stories to discover. Stories to tell with Book Bash: a daily writing workshop with some of the country's biggest authors. On Tuesday 16 June, bestselling author Amie Kaufman has a book deadline, and uh oh, she hasn't started! With 50 minutes on the clock, help Amie plan a whole story from start to finish.