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The State Library of Victoria invites you to celebrate the centenary of its iconic dome

Since 1913 the Library's domed reading room has been the symbolic heart of our great institution. Celebrate the scholarship, creativity and learning this architectural icon has inspired for generations of Victorians. Learn more

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Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 1

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International human-rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC discusses free speech and how to balance privacy and national security in this three-part video.

He weighs up the release of information in the public’s interest versus the fate of international whistleblowers such as Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden.

This event took place on 14 November 2013 as part of the Big Ideas Under the Dome lecture series, celebrating the centenary of the Library's domed La Trobe Reading Room and its role in inspiring creativity and ideas.

A transcript of this recording will be available soon.

Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 1 transcript

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Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 1 19:44
Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 1
International human-rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson discusses free speech and how to balance privacy and national security.
Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 3 19:40
Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 3
International human-rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson discusses free speech and how to balance privacy and national security.
Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 2 23:26
Geoffrey Robertson on free speech: part 2
International human-rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson discusses free speech and how to balance privacy and national security.
Harriet Edquist on 'from architecture to ornament' 57:32
Harriet Edquist on 'from architecture to ornament'
Listen to Professor Harriet Edquist reflect on the intersections of design and architectural history in Melbourne's historic buildings.
The written word & the dome: part 1 25:58
The written word & the dome: part 1
Watch part one of a panel discussion about the role of space and inspiration in the writing process.
The written word & the dome: part 2 26:19
The written word & the dome: part 2
Watch part two of a panel discussion about the role of space and inspiration in the writing process.
The dome & Melbourne 1913: part 1 27:59
The dome & Melbourne 1913: part 1
Watch part one of a panel discussion situating the Library's dome in the cultural context of Melbourne 1913.
The dome & Melbourne 1913: part 2 23:16
The dome & Melbourne 1913: part 2
Watch part two of a panel discussion situating the Library's dome in the cultural context of Melbourne 1913.
Barry Dickins on poetry at the Library 07:46
Barry Dickins on poetry at the Library
Writer Barry Dickins explores Melbourne, the Library and life in a poem.
George Dreyfus in conversation 44:00
George Dreyfus in conversation
Watch composer George Dreyfus in conversation with musicologist Dr Joel Crotty.
Redmond Barry: visionary or scoundrel? 1:10:13
Redmond Barry: visionary or scoundrel?
Listen to a lively discussion about Sir Redmond Barry, an influential but controversial figure in early Melbourne.
Evolution of the State Library of Victoria site 5:46
Evolution of the State Library of Victoria site
Watch the fascinating evolution of the Library site from 1856 to 2013 in this virtual 3D reconstruction.
Great Hall & rotunda, Intercolonial exhibition 3:38
Great Hall & rotunda, Intercolonial exhibition
See a 3D virtual reconstruction of the buildings erected for the 1866–67 Melbourne Intercolonial exhibition.
Roger Averill on Werner Pelz 1:02:38
Roger Averill on Werner Pelz
Hear Dr Roger Averill share his thoughts on Werner Pelz, who escaped Nazi Germany and became an Anglican priest.
The dome as artist's muse 59:42
The dome as artist's muse
Hear a panel conversation about the Library's domed reading room as a source of creative inspiration.
Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity 5:08
Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity
Join intrepid explorers Dimity Briggstoke and Reginald Jacoby on a fun adventure in the State Library of Victoria.
Kelly armour video 05:41
Kelly armour video
Step inside the famous suit of armour that Ned Kelly wore on the day he was captured by police.
Paul Keating on Asia in the new order 41:23
Paul Keating on Asia in the new order
The Honourable Paul Keating discusses Australia's diminishing sphere of influence in Asia.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: introduction 04:22
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: introduction
The Mirror of the world audio dramatisations celebrate the unique place of books in our hearts and minds.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 1 03:50
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 1
Hear how illuminated manuscripts were made in 1151 AD.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 2 04:01
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 2
Hear what becomes of Galileo Galilei after his latest book is published.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 3 03:17
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 3
Listen to Homer and Virgil's advice to Shakespeare about what makes a truly great story.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 4 03:12
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 4
Hear about the new kinds of books Melbourne women are reading in the mid-20th century.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 5 03:36
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 5
Hear the discussions between naval captain Nicholas Baudin and scientist Francois Peron on their voyage to Australia in 1801.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 6 03:30
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 6
Hear William Morris speak about the lost art and craft of book publishing and his establishment of the Kelmscott Press.
Sarah Cathcart on wartime Australia 54:02
Sarah Cathcart on wartime Australia
Hear playwright Sarah Cathcart describe the unexpected material she discovered during her creative fellowship.
Eileen Chanin: modern women of the arts 37:15
Eileen Chanin: modern women of the arts
Hear art historian and author Eileen Chanin discuss some of the themes connecting four pioneering women of the arts.
Melbourne vaudeville between the wars 51:02
Melbourne vaudeville between the wars
Hear playwright Lally Katz and director Chris Kohn discuss their play about Melbourne's lively vaudeville scene in the Edwardian era.
Bruno Leti on the cross and the matrix 28:32
Bruno Leti on the cross and the matrix
Hear about artist Bruno Leti's investigation into the symbols of the cross and the matrix.
Trinh Vu on digital tools & techniques 34:42
Trinh Vu on digital tools & techniques
Artist Trinh Vu discusses new ways of working with digital tools and techniques.
Morris Gleitzman on research at the Library 51:40
Morris Gleitzman on research at the Library
Hear author Morris Gleitzman talk about his research into bushfires as part of his creative fellowship.
Ned Kelly's armour: deconstructed 01:09
Ned Kelly's armour: deconstructed
See Ned Kelly's armour taken apart piece by piece in preparation for a journey to the National Museum of Australia.
Roger Averill on Werner Pelz 1:02:38
Roger Averill on Werner Pelz
Hear Dr Roger Averill share his thoughts on Werner Pelz, who escaped Nazi Germany and became an Anglican priest.
Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity 5:08
Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity
Join intrepid explorers Dimity Briggstoke and Reginald Jacoby on a fun adventure in the State Library of Victoria.
Kelly armour video 05:41
Kelly armour video
Step inside the famous suit of armour that Ned Kelly wore on the day he was captured by police.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: introduction 04:22
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: introduction
The Mirror of the world audio dramatisations celebrate the unique place of books in our hearts and minds.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 1 03:50
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 1
Hear how illuminated manuscripts were made in 1151 AD.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 2 04:01
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 2
Hear what becomes of Galileo Galilei after his latest book is published.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 3 03:17
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 3
Listen to Homer and Virgil's advice to Shakespeare about what makes a truly great story.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 4 03:12
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 4
Hear about the new kinds of books Melbourne women are reading in the mid-20th century.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 5 03:36
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 5
Hear the discussions between naval captain Nicholas Baudin and scientist Francois Peron on their voyage to Australia in 1801.
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 6 03:30
'Mirror of the world' audio dramatisation: part 6
Hear William Morris speak about the lost art and craft of book publishing and his establishment of the Kelmscott Press.
Ned Kelly's armour: deconstructed 01:09
Ned Kelly's armour: deconstructed
See Ned Kelly's armour taken apart piece by piece in preparation for a journey to the National Museum of Australia.
Sarah Cathcart on wartime Australia 54:02
Sarah Cathcart on wartime Australia
Hear playwright Sarah Cathcart describe the unexpected material she discovered during her creative fellowship.
Eileen Chanin: modern women of the arts 37:15
Eileen Chanin: modern women of the arts
Hear art historian and author Eileen Chanin discuss some of the themes connecting four pioneering women of the arts.
Melbourne vaudeville between the wars 51:02
Melbourne vaudeville between the wars
Hear playwright Lally Katz and director Chris Kohn discuss their play about Melbourne's lively vaudeville scene in the Edwardian era.
Bruno Leti on the cross and the matrix 28:32
Bruno Leti on the cross and the matrix
Hear about artist Bruno Leti's investigation into the symbols of the cross and the matrix.
Trinh Vu on digital tools & techniques 34:42
Trinh Vu on digital tools & techniques
Artist Trinh Vu discusses new ways of working with digital tools and techniques.
Morris Gleitzman on research at the Library 51:40
Morris Gleitzman on research at the Library
Hear author Morris Gleitzman talk about his research into bushfires as part of his creative fellowship.

tesslawley: Is there going to be some sort of birthday party for @Library_Vic's dome? I wanna go to that

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