Baillieu Library: University of Melbourne |
The Baillieu Library, Australia's first purpose-built university library, was opened by Robert Menzies in 1959.
The Baillieu Library is The University of Melbourne's largest discipline library and is central to teaching, learning and research in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Its collections support the activities of undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and researchers.
The Baillieu is also home to the University Library's Special Collections, which include Rare Books, Rare Music and the Print Collection. The Reading Room serves as the access point for these collections, as well as for the University of Melbourne Archives and the Grainger Museum collection.
The Baillieu Library opened in 1959; it was named in recognition of a substantial bequest by Edward Lloyd Morgan Baillieu on behalf of the William Lawrence Baillieu Trust. Additional funds were raised by the University Centenary Appeal, and from State and Commonwealth grants.
The Baillieu has continued its evolution over recent years, with the north end of the ground floor being transformed into an extended student precinct linking to the prestigious Arts West building. The new library space, designed by NTC Architects, provides over 200 additional seats, bookable computers and study booths, a 10-person project room and after-hours access seven days a week. Meanwhile, the south-west section of the ground floor has now been reconfigured to offer yet more project rooms and flexible study spaces.
The Baillieu's second floor has also been remodelled to add to and improve our study spaces - again designed by NTC Architects. Come and see the completed renovations or have a look at our Projects and Redevelopments website to find out more.
Location: Building Number: 177
Collections: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Archives, Special Collections, Reading Room.
Service desk: during semester and the exam period, the service desk closes at 8.30pm Monday - Thursday, 6pm on Fridays and 5pm on weekends.
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