by PMI Librarian | Sep 8, 2026 | News
The event, And the Band Played On: Until It Didn’t, has been cancelled due to low bookings. We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment, ticket holders will receive information about refunds by email. If you have any questions, please contact the PMI...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog, Collections
Do you remember what Australian books you studied when you were in school? We all know that prescribed texts can be hit and miss from students’ points of view, but the books that make the VCE and HSC lists (and so on) are chosen because they are considered to have...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 5, 2026 | Blog, Collections
In October 2025, ABC Radio National presented a countdown celebrating the top 100 books of the 21st century, as chosen by popular vote. Among the finalists were 36 books by Australian authors, including Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton in the number one spot. Boy...
by PMI Librarian | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Placement Students
The PMI Library has an extensive range of titles covering every aspect of Victorian history, today we are using the collection to delve into the lives of the unsung heroes of the sea, lighthouse keepers. The Cape Otway Lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses...
by PMI Librarian | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
June is Pride Month, celebrating LGBTQIA+ people and history, so we at the PMI Victorian History Library thought we’d share a few of our books about the history of queer people and their experiences in Victoria and Australia and round out the month. All the books...
