Join the Library
Community
State Library Victoria offers all Victorians free access to our extensive collections, resources and expert staff. Joining as a free Access member means you can be part of our community and access the collection anywhere, anytime. Or, choose a paid membership for more.
Choose your membership
Free Access
Free
Your free digital library card, available to Victorian residents.
All memberships include:
- Access to 6 million titles for reference within the Library
- Order digital copies from the collection
- Access ebooks, ejournals, magazines and newspapers
- Book meeting rooms and creative technology studios
Student*
$78
/ annual
Added support and spaces to enhance study-time.
- Tote bag and welcome pack
- Early bird and discounted tickets to workshops and events
- Behind-the-scenes talks and tours
- Member-only events
- Curated, member-only stories and newsletters
- Career networking events
- SWOTVAC (exam prep) study zone with snacks
- Extended access to meeting rooms
Family
$96
/ annual
Exclusive experiences and events for the whole family.
- Tote bag and welcome pack
- Early bird and discounted tickets to workshops and events
- Behind-the-scenes talks and tours
- Member-only events
- Curated, member-only stories and newsletters
- Members Lounge access
- Family pass to attend paid school holiday events
Cultural
$119
/ annual
Exclusive experiences and access to private events.
- Tote bag and welcome pack
- Early bird and discounted tickets to workshops and events
- Behind-the-scenes talks and tours
- Member-only events
- Curated, member-only stories and newsletters
- Members Lounge access
- Invitation to exclusive Cultural Membership previews and events
StartSpace Membership
StartSpace provides early-stage business founders access to professional co-working spaces, practical guidance and mentoring, workshops and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Membership is open to all early-stage new Victorian business founders.
Join the Library community
State Library Victoria offers all Victorians free access to our extensive collections, resources and expert staff. Joining as a free Access member means you can be part of our community and get access anywhere, anytime.
We also offer fee-based memberships, where you get the value of a free membership plus added benefits, including member-only experiences, curated content, and exclusive access to reserved, private spaces at the Library. A portion of your membership fee also plays a positive role in nurturing our programs and expanding our collections for the wider Library community.
Here to help
Have a question about membership?
Contact our friendly staff via the enquiries form, by phone, or talk to us when you visit the Library. We are here to help.
Email: membership@slv.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 8664 7000
Retrieve your lost membership details
Read our membership terms and conditions