Archive for May, 2026

A Rebel Heart remembered: the story behind a remarkable mourning brooch

A Rebel Heart remembered: the story behind a remarkable mourning brooch

May 29, 2026

Collection Care, Conservation:

Come behind the scenes of the Rebel Heart exhibition to uncover the story of a remarkable mourning brooch. From its intricate woven structure to the hidden signs of age revealed under magnification, this fragile piece has much to tell.

‘A map in the maze’: Ask a Librarian at State Library Victoria

‘A map in the maze’: Ask a Librarian at State Library Victoria

May 27, 2026

Ask a librarian, Reference desk, Research tips:

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or coming to the Library for the first time, a student, or student of life, writing a book, or doing family history research – our Ask a Librarian service is available for everyone.

Meet the relatives: exploring newspaper family trees

Meet the relatives: exploring newspaper family trees

May 8, 2026

Ask a librarian, Our stories, Research tips:

Anyone who has delved into their family history knows the value of a family tree. But these much-loved visual charts have uses beyond genealogy, they are also a great tool for tracing the evolution of our newspapers.