Experiments in digital innovation
Read all about SLV LAB’s latest explorations into opening up State Library Victoria.
This page features all of SLV LAB’s experimental work. Each project contains articles, resources, and glossary terms to bring you into the world of the project. Click the title or contents of any project below to learn more.
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Last updated: 24.09.26
AI Ethics & Policy Research
Understanding AI use and implementation in a library context
Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a fast-moving and complex challenge for institutions that hold cultural memory. Drawing on research, feedback and global case studies, State Library Victoria is developing ethics guidelines and policy that serves staff and library users.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 13.05.26article - AI
- Digital policy
- Research
- Strategy
20.08.25conversation - AI
- Research
- Digital policy
- Experiment
Last updated: 29.10.25
Mouthful of Dust
How photogrammetry is revealing new dimensions of an Australian icon
How can technology breathe new life into historical artefacts? At State Library Victoria, advanced 3D scanning technology is being used to transform Ned Kelly's armour into an immersive digital experience, revealing hidden details of this iconic piece of Australian history.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 05.08.26article - Photogrammetry
- 3D Modelling
- Victorian history
08.01.26article - Design
- Photogrammetry
- 3D Modelling
- Victorian history
- Experiment
Last updated: 14.05.26
My Place – Tim Sherratt
Using maps, directories and photo collections to build a more complete picture of Victoria's cities and regions.
Historian and hacker Tim Sherratt is experimenting with new digital tools to help you navigate the State Library of Victoria's collections by place.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 18.02.26article - Mapping
- Open access
- Innovation
- Collections
- Digital literacy
01.12.25conversation - Open access
- Community
- Research
- Collections
- Publishing
- Experiment
Last updated: 14.05.26
Mixed Reality in the Dome – Yoyo Munk
Imagine seeing, hearing and walking among forgotten items in a library's archive
Artist-scientist Yoyo Munk developed a mixed-reality artwork that brought the ghosts of State Library Victoria's collection into its iconic Dome.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 17.06.26article - Mixed reality
- SLV LAB
- Tech
- Storytelling
31.10.25article - Mixed reality
- Collections
- Experiment
Last updated: 29.04.25
ManIIIFestor Browser Extension
What if opening a new browser tab could instantly transport you through Victoria's visual history?
The ManIIIFestor extension turns everyday browsing into a moment of discovery by showcasing the State Library Victoria's oft-overlooked copyright-free image collection.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 24.07.25article - IIIF
- Digitisation
- Victorian history
- Experiment
Last updated: 09.05.25
Theatre programmes prototype
How everyday-technology can surface forgotten cultural treasures
SLV LAB is prototyping digital pipelines with OCR and machine learning to transform hidden theatrical artifacts into searchable digital records, bringing Victoria's rich performance history into the light.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 29.07.26article - Machine learning
- Collections
- Digitisation
- Experiment
Last updated: 25.11.25
Code Club
What happens when you create an institution-wide space for technical collaboration and exploration?
Code Club is a grassroots initiative within SLV that provides space for staff to learn and engage with technology. With an inclusive and accessible approach, the club is working to increase digital literacy, demystify technology, and foster cross-departmental connections.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 05.08.26article - Informal learning
- Community
- Code
12.05.26article - AI
- Digitisation
- Informal learning
- Community
- Experiment
Last updated: 14.05.26
Digital access & assistive technology
How can we make libraries more accessible to everyone?
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 29.10.25conversation - Accessibility
- Experiment
Last updated: 08.10.26
Connecting collections
Sharing knowledge and uncovering hidden stories
We are building prototypes and partnerships using collections, open data and digital tools.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 17.10.25article - Open access
- Wikimedia
- Experiment
Last updated: 08.10.26
Improving speech technologies
How can we prevent gaps and biases in speech systems and technologies?
Learn how speech technologies like voice assistants and transcription tools can be more accurate with modern AI tools, open datasets and inclusive practices.
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Title Date Type Author(s) Tags 18.03.26conversation - Open access
- AI
- Digital archiving
- Social justice