You can find out all about your ancestors, be they royalty or paupers, by using the Library's genealogy and family history resources. We also host events and training for those interested in family history, and keep a blog.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/explore/family-history

The State Library is the major research library for the people of Victoria and holds an enormous amount of material, which can be located through the catalogue or by asking staff.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/services/find-request-items

The Library's collections include over two million books, hundreds of thousands of pictures, newspapers, maps and manuscripts, and masses of audio, video and digital material – all reflecting the culture of Victoria over the past 150 years.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections

Find books, pictures, maps, documents, newspapers and online tools and resources to help with your research.

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http://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/

The Library provides all sorts of services to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Our librarians can help answer your research queries, point you to relevant resources and even give advice on how to best conserve your own books.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/services

The Library's onsite bookshop, located in the Library's front foyer, is run by Readings, an independent bookseller with six locations across Melbourne.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/visit/shop

The State Library of Victoria is the major reference and research library in Victoria, Australia, responsible for collecting and preserving Victoria's documentary heritage and making it available online, and through a range of services and programs. Our website provides access to our collections, and information about the Library, our services, digitised images, programs, exhibitions and events.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/

Looking for something fun and enlightening to do? Check out our events and exhibitions, many of which draw on the Library's rich collections.

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http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on