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...
by PMI Librarian | Jun 30, 2026 | Committee, Library, Meet the Staff and Board, News
Jacqueline Wilson joined the PMI Victorian History Library board in May, we are very glad to welcome her to the PMI Victorian History Library Community. Jacqueline Wilson is a senior communications and brand strategy leader with more than 20 years’ experience across...
by PMI Librarian | Jun 23, 2026 | Committee, Library, Meet the Staff and Board, News
Professor Janet McCalman AC joined the PMI Victorian History Library as a Patron in June, we are very glad to welcome her to the PMI Victorian History Library Community. Janet is an emeritus professor at the University of Melbourne and is the author of four...
