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The State Library Victoria was established in the 20th century.
Answer: False
The source indicates the library was established in 1854, predating the 20th century.
State Library Victoria holds the distinction of being Australia's oldest public library.
Answer: True
The library is recognized as Australia's oldest public library and was among the earliest free public libraries globally.
The State Library Victoria is situated on Swanston Street in Melbourne's central business district.
Answer: True
The library is centrally located on Swanston Street within Melbourne's central business district.
Sir Redmond Barry served as the Governor of Victoria when the decision was made to build the library complex.
Answer: False
While Sir Redmond Barry was instrumental in the decision to build the library and served as President of Trustees, Governor Charles La Trobe was in office when the decision was made in 1853, and Governor Sir Charles Hotham laid the foundation stone.
The foundation stone for the library was laid by Governor Charles La Trobe.
Answer: False
The foundation stone was laid on July 3, 1854, by Governor Sir Charles Hotham, not Charles La Trobe.
Upon its opening in 1856, the library initially held approximately 3,800 books.
Answer: True
The library's initial collection comprised 3,800 books when it opened on February 11, 1856.
Visitors to the Melbourne Public Library upon opening were required to be at least 16 years old and wear formal attire.
Answer: False
Entry requirements upon opening stipulated that visitors needed to be over 14 years old and maintain clean hands; formal attire was not mandated.
What was the original name of State Library Victoria when it was established in 1854?
Answer: Melbourne Public Library
Upon its establishment in 1854, the institution was known as the Melbourne Public Library.
Who is credited with winning the design competition for the original State Library Victoria complex?
Answer: Joseph Reed
The architect Joseph Reed won the design competition for the original State Library Victoria complex.
On what date was the foundation stone for the State Library Victoria laid?
Answer: July 3, 1854
The foundation stone for the library was laid on July 3, 1854.
Charles La Trobe and Sir Redmond Barry were instrumental in the decision to build what?
Answer: The combined library, museum, and gallery complex
Charles La Trobe and Sir Redmond Barry played key roles in the decision made in 1853 to construct the combined library, museum, and gallery complex.
The State Library Victoria was established in which year?
Answer: 1854
The State Library Victoria was established in the year 1854.
What was the initial collection size when the library first opened?
Answer: 3,800 books
When the library first opened, its initial collection consisted of 3,800 books.
The iconic Domed Reading Room was completed and opened in 1913.
Answer: True
The Domed Reading Room, a significant architectural feature, was opened in 1913.
The skylights of the Domed Reading Room were permanently sealed in 1959 due to water leakage.
Answer: False
The skylights were covered with copper sheeting in 1959 to address water leakage, but they were later revealed again following refurbishment in 2003.
The La Trobe Library was established in 1965 to house the library's collection of Australian art.
Answer: False
The La Trobe Library was established in 1965 to house the library's extensive Australiana collections, not specifically Australian art.
The north-west courtyard was enclosed in 1995 to become the Genealogy Centre.
Answer: True
In 1995, the north-west courtyard was enclosed, subsequently serving as the Genealogy Centre before becoming the Conversation Quarter.
The Domed Reading Room's dome was the largest in the world upon its completion.
Answer: True
Upon its completion, the dome of the Domed Reading Room was recognized as the largest in the world.
The La Trobe Reading Room currently houses the library's collection of rare manuscripts.
Answer: False
The La Trobe Reading Room houses the library's extensive Australiana collection; rare manuscripts are typically found within the Heritage Collections.
The Ian Potter Queen's Hall originally served as the library's first lending library.
Answer: False
The Ian Potter Queen's Hall originally functioned as the library's first reading room, not its first lending library.
The Redmond Barry Reading Room contains the library's contemporary collection of books and periodicals.
Answer: True
The Redmond Barry Reading Room houses the library's contemporary collection of books, magazines, and periodicals.
The building now containing the Redmond Barry Reading Room originally housed the National Gallery of Victoria.
Answer: False
The building housing the Redmond Barry Reading Room was originally constructed for the Industrial and Technological Museum and later served as the National Museum of Victoria (McCoy Hall), not the National Gallery of Victoria.
Who designed the iconic Domed Reading Room, which opened in 1913?
Answer: Norman G. Peebles
Norman G. Peebles, associated with Bates, Smart and Partners, designed the Domed Reading Room, which opened in 1913.
What happened to the Domed Reading Room's skylights in 1959?
Answer: They were covered with copper sheeting due to water leakage.
In 1959, the dome's skylights were covered with copper sheeting to address issues of water leakage.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a space within 'The Quad' area of the library?
Answer: Victoria Gallery
The Victoria Gallery is listed as a separate public space, not as part of 'The Quad' area which includes StartSpace, Conversation Quarter, Create Quarter, Ideas Quarter, and the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter.
The building that historically housed the Industrial and Technological Museum and later the National Museum of Victoria is now known as which reading room?
Answer: Redmond Barry Reading Room
The building that previously housed the Industrial and Technological Museum and the National Museum of Victoria is now designated as the Redmond Barry Reading Room.
What is the significance of the 'Architectural Fragment' installed on Swanston Street in 1993?
Answer: It is an artwork installed outside the library.
The 'Architectural Fragment' is an artwork that was installed on Swanston Street adjacent to the library in 1993.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a statue featured in the library's forecourt?
Answer: A statue of Ned Kelly
The library's forecourt features statues of Redmond Barry, 'Saint George and the Dragon', and 'Jeanne d'Arc', but a statue of Ned Kelly is not mentioned.
The La Trobe Reading Room, officially renamed in 2003, is home to which collection?
Answer: The library's extensive Australiana collection
The La Trobe Reading Room, renamed in 2003, houses the library's comprehensive Australiana collection.
What is the significance of the stained glass window depicting William Shakespeare, created in 1862?
Answer: It is a notable decorative element within the library.
The stained glass window featuring William Shakespeare, dating from 1862, is recognized as a significant decorative element within the library.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a public space within the State Library Victoria?
Answer: The Great Hall
The Great Hall is not listed among the public spaces within the State Library Victoria; spaces like The Quad, Russell Street Welcome Zone, and the Village Roadshow Theatrette are mentioned.
The La Trobe Reading Room was previously known as the La Trobe Building when it opened in what year?
Answer: 1965
The building that now houses the La Trobe Reading Room, known then as the La Trobe Building, opened in 1965.
Ned Kelly's distinctive armour is part of the State Library Victoria's collection.
Answer: True
The library's collection includes Ned Kelly's armour, a significant artifact representing Australian history.
The Dromkeen Collection was donated to the State Library Victoria in 2012.
Answer: True
The Dromkeen Collection and its associated archive were donated to the State Library Victoria in 2012.
The Arts Reading Room focuses on collections related to Australian history and genealogy.
Answer: False
The Arts Reading Room specializes in collections pertaining to art, music, and the performing arts, distinct from Australian history and genealogy.
The Jerilderie Letter, held by the library, is associated with the bushranger Ned Kelly.
Answer: True
The Jerilderie Letter is an original document housed by the library that is historically linked to the bushranger Ned Kelly.
Which of the following categories of items is not explicitly mentioned as being part of the State Library Victoria's collection?
Answer: Sculptures
While the library's collection includes manuscripts, paintings, maps, photographs, and newspapers, sculptures are not listed among its holdings in the provided information.
Which historical figure's armour and the original Jerilderie Letter are held in the library's collection?
Answer: Ned Kelly
The library's collection includes Ned Kelly's armour and the original Jerilderie Letter, both significant items associated with the historical figure.
How many items are held in the State Library Victoria's photograph collection?
Answer: Exactly 1,253,543
The library's photograph collection comprises exactly 1,253,543 items.
The 'La Trobe Journal' was initiated by which group to foster interest in the library's collection?
Answer: The Friends of State Library Victoria
The 'La Trobe Journal' was initiated by the Friends of State Library Victoria to promote interest in the library's Australiana collection.
The Arts Reading Room collection focuses on which subject areas?
Answer: Art, music, and the performing arts
The Arts Reading Room maintains a significant collection focused on art, music, and the performing arts.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) relocated from the library premises in 1968 to a site on St Kilda Road.
Answer: True
The National Gallery of Victoria vacated the library premises in 1968, moving to its new location on St Kilda Road.
The Lending Library service at State Library Victoria was discontinued in 1971.
Answer: True
The library's Lending Library service ceased operations in 1971.
Melbourne's central business district regained a public lending library with the opening of the City Library in 1971.
Answer: False
The central business district did not regain a public lending library until the opening of the City Library in 2004, not 1971.
The construction of Museum station (now Melbourne Central) significantly improved access to the State Library upon its completion in 1981.
Answer: True
The completion of Museum station in 1981 provided direct heavy rail access to the State Library, thereby enhancing accessibility for patrons.
The major library refurbishments between 1990 and 2004 cost approximately A$20 million.
Answer: False
The extensive refurbishments undertaken between 1990 and 2004 incurred costs of approximately A$200 million, not A$20 million.
The 2015-16 State Budget allocated A$55.4 million towards the library's redevelopment, including restoring the Queen's Hall.
Answer: True
The 2015-16 State Budget did allocate A$55.4 million for redevelopment initiatives, which included the restoration of the Queen's Hall.
The 'Library Museums and National Gallery Act 1869' aimed to separate the administration of the Public Library, NGV, and National Museum.
Answer: False
The Act's objective was to unify the administration of these institutions, not to separate them.
The Library Museums and National Gallery Act of 1869 had what primary effect on the institutions involved?
Answer: It unified the administration of the Public Library, NGV, National Museum, and Industrial & Technological Museum.
The Library Museums and National Gallery Act of 1869 served to centralize the administration of the Public Library of Victoria, the National Gallery of Victoria, the National Museum of Victoria, and the Industrial & Technological Museum under a single governing body.
When did the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) move out of the State Library premises?
Answer: 1968
The National Gallery of Victoria relocated from the library premises in 1968.
The 'Vision 2020' project, a significant redevelopment, was finalized in which year?
Answer: 2019
The 'Vision 2020' redevelopment project was finalized in December 2019.
In 2023, State Library Victoria ranked as the busiest public library globally.
Answer: False
As of 2023, the library ranks as the third busiest library globally, not the busiest.
The library's forecourt is primarily used for quiet reading and study.
Answer: False
The forecourt is commonly utilized for relaxation during breaks and also serves as a venue for rallies and protests, rather than solely for quiet study.
The permanent exhibition 'World of the Book' is located on Level 4 of the library.
Answer: True
The exhibition titled 'World of the Book' is permanently displayed in the Dome Gallery on Level 4.
Viewing most materials in the Heritage Collections Reading Room requires a prior appointment.
Answer: True
Access to heritage collection materials in the dedicated reading room typically necessitates a prior appointment.
The Newspaper and Family History Reading Rooms provide access to databases and specialist librarian assistance.
Answer: True
These specialized reading rooms offer access to various databases and the support of specialist librarians.
The exhibition 'MIRROR: New views on photography' was unique because it fully integrated sign language into its presentation.
Answer: True
The 'MIRROR: New views on photography' exhibition in 2023 was notable for being the first Australian cultural institution exhibition to fully incorporate sign language.
According to 2023 data, how does State Library Victoria rank globally in terms of library usage?
Answer: The third busiest library in the world
As of 2023, State Library Victoria is recognized as the third busiest library globally.
What is the permanent exhibition displayed in the Dome Gallery on Level 4?
Answer: World of the Book
The permanent exhibition located in the Dome Gallery on Level 4 is titled 'World of the Book'.
The exhibition 'MIRROR: New views on photography' in 2023 was unique because it:
Answer: Fully integrated sign language into its presentation.
The 'MIRROR: New views on photography' exhibition in 2023 was distinguished as the first exhibition at an Australian cultural institution to fully integrate sign language into its presentation.
What is the 'Ask a Librarian' service?
Answer: A complimentary reference assistance program for research inquiries.
The 'Ask a Librarian' service is a complimentary program offering reference assistance for research inquiries.
Which film featured the exterior of the State Library Victoria?
Answer: On the Beach
The exterior of the State Library Victoria was featured in the film 'On the Beach'.
What is the primary purpose of the Heritage Collections Reading Room?
Answer: To allow viewing of heritage collection materials, often requiring appointments.
The Heritage Collections Reading Room is designed for patrons to view materials from the library's heritage collections, typically requiring advance arrangements.
The 'World of the Book' exhibition showcases items highlighting the cultural importance of what?
Answer: Books
The 'World of the Book' exhibition highlights the cultural significance of books through displays of rare and important items from the State Collection.
Which exhibition held in 2022-23 was the library's most popular on record?
Answer: The Rest Is Up To You: Melbourne Fringe Festival 1982-2042
The exhibition 'The Rest Is Up To You: Melbourne Fringe Festival 1982-2042' achieved record popularity for the library during the 2022-23 period.
What technology was employed in the library's first born-digital exhibition, 'Beyond the Book'?
Answer: Advanced photogrammetry techniques
The library's inaugural born-digital exhibition, 'Beyond the Book,' utilized advanced photogrammetry techniques.
The State Library Victoria is described as being the busiest public library in Australia as of which year?
Answer: 2023
As of 2023, State Library Victoria holds the designation of being the busiest public library in Australia.
State Library Victoria is a legal deposit library solely for the state of New South Wales.
Answer: False
State Library Victoria functions as a legal deposit library for the state of Victoria, not New South Wales.
State Library Victoria collaborates with publishers on which system for legal deposit of electronic publications?
Answer: National eDeposit (NED)
State Library Victoria collaborates on the National eDeposit (NED) system, which facilitates the legal deposit of electronic publications.
The State Library Victoria is a legal deposit library for which state?
Answer: Victoria
State Library Victoria serves as the legal deposit library for the state of Victoria.
The 'Authority control' section of the source article lists identifiers from databases like ISNI and VIAF to ensure what?
Answer: Consistent and standardized identification of the library.
The 'Authority control' section utilizes identifiers from databases such as ISNI and VIAF to guarantee consistent and standardized identification of the State Library Victoria across various systems.