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State Library Victoria scrapped staff cuts after public outcry, opting for public consultation instead.
State Library Victoria has abandoned its November 2025 plan to cut staff from 21 to 10, including reference librarians and IT personnel, after widespread backlash from over 280 public figures, unions, and the public.
The proposed restructuring, aimed at addressing rising visitor demand and shifting to digital services, sparked concern over diminished core services and the outsourcing of key roles.
In response, the library reversed course, citing unintended concerns and committing to revise its approach through public consultation.
A planned protest rally was canceled.
The library, one of the world’s busiest, serves about three million visitors annually.
La Biblioteca Estatal de Victoria eliminó los recortes de personal después de la protesta pública, optando por una consulta pública en su lugar.