Make a bequest

Left: Richard Hooker, On the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, 1635, gift of John Emmerson, 2014. Right: Ex libris Dr Henry Grossman, gift of WG Alma, 1993
The Press Dress restoration completed with assistance from the Violet Chambers Bequest, 2006–7
A display of items from the WG Alma Conjuring Collection, gift of WG Alma, 1993
Redmond Barry Society members, left: Wallace Kirsop; right: Anne Richter
King Charls his speech made upon the scaffold, 1649, gift of John Emmerson, 2014

Are you one of the many thousands of Victorians who used State Library Victoria to complete your studies, research your family history, write your masterpiece or devise your business plan?

Then we are calling on you to consider State Library Victoria in your will.

Through a bequest or living legacy (where you donate to the Library during your lifetime), your planned gift can make a substantial contribution to support the Library's collections, conservation work, free programming and free exhibitions – for now and for future generations.

Your planned gift can be a percentage of your estate, a monetary endowment, specific assets or income through a trust.

Watch the YouTube video above for an example of how one bequest benefits regional Victorians and enables the Library to preserve one of Australia's largest collections of theatre programs.

Whether you are ready to make a gift or would like to explore potential options, we welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

Your inquiry will be treated with discretion, and any information you provide will be treated confidentially and in accordance with our privacy statement.

When you make a gift in your will, we recommend seeking independent professional advice from a financial advisor or solicitor.

For different forms of testamentary gifts that you can discuss with your solicitor, view our suggested wording.

Everyone who advises us of their intention to make a bequest will be honoured with a membership to the Redmond Barry Society.

Named in honour of the Library's founder, Sir Redmond Barry, the Society was established to recognise and acknowledge our community of bequestors with special invitations to exclusive events.

View guest speaker Kim Williams AM at the inaugural Redmond Barry Society Dinner.

For more information

If a bequest is subject to conditions, discussions with our Philanthropy Manager can help determine whether the Library can fulfil your wishes.

For more information, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 8664 7589