Welcome

The PMI Library is a community owned and run library specialising in the history of Victoria, Australia.

We have over 30,000 books for loan and a professional information service for our members. We provide a central resource for research into the history of Victoria.

Joining is easy, affordable and open to all.

The PMI is also the home of special collections of the Mechanics’Institutes of Victoria, the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society and the AustralianRailway Historical Society (Vic.).

Temporary Library Closure

Until further notice we will be closed to our members and the general public.

However, we will still be working on-site at this stage and if you require any material scanned and emailed or other 'Ask a Librarian' reference and research services, please contact us. All material currently on loan has been extended to 1 May 2020.

Latest News

23

Mar 20

Temporary Library Closure

Announcement, PMI Victorian History Library

Hello everyone, In line with the directive from the Premier of Victoria regarding the operation of non-essential services, PMI Victorian...

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16

Mar 20

Amended opening hours

Announcement, PMI Victorian History Library

Amended opening hours To try and protect our members, staff, volunteers, co-tenants and the public in response to COVID-19 the...

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9

Sep 19

New Website Coming Soon!

Announcement, PMI Victorian History Library

New Website Coming Soon! We are very excited to announce that we have been successful in obtaining two grants from...

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