Melbourne Rare Book Week

In twenty years, will the most valuable collection items still be printed on paper, or born in code? Join a cross-sector panel to explore the future and evolution of collecting in a post-print world. Learn how born-digital materials are reshaping what institutions preserve, the challenges of obsolescence, sourcing materials, and how smaller cultural organisations, like the PMI Library, are navigating an increasingly digital heritage. Attendees will gain insight into how collectors and institutions alike can future-proof their work, ensuring today’s digital voices don’t become tomorrow’s lost history. Expect a lively conversation on technology, authenticity, and what “collecting rare” will mean in the future.