Queering the Collection: Where Archives Meet Attitude 🌈

Let’s talk about the untold, the ignored, the hidden—and how the State Library of NSW is flipping the script on LGBTQIA+ representation. This isn’t your grandma’s library lecture—this is a bold, brainy, and beautifully queer conversation about reclaiming cultural memory. From unearthing forgotten stories to actively collecting our living history, this event dives deep into the work being done to make sure our stories aren’t erased—they’re celebrated.

Part of a brilliant series examining the evolving role of libraries, librarians, and curators in shaping our collective past and future, this installment asks: What does it mean to truly represent a community? What gaps still exist? And what bold new visions lie ahead for the next 200 years of the State Library of NSW?

Featuring: Archivists, historians, and storytellers who are writing us—and our history—back into the shelves. Plus, a special nod to Schwartz Media for partnering on this essential event.

Perfect for: Culture vultures, history buffs, queer intellectuals, and anyone who believes that visibility begins in the archives.

Accessibility: Fully accessible venue with clear pathways and accessible toilets—because everyone deserves a front-row seat to queer history.

Pro tip: Stick around after to peruse the library’s stunning exhibitions—because your curiosity doesn’t have to end when the panel does.

“The work continues. The stories demand to be told.” — Someone in the archives, probably

Book your free ticket now — because inclusion starts with a seat at the table.