by PMI Librarian | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections, Placement Students
Perusing the library shelves on my first day of placement at the PMI Library, I stumbled upon a fascinating book by historian Simon Bernard titled Convict Tattoos: Marked Men and Women of Australia. It immediately caught my attention because, like many, I hadn’t given...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections
National Science Week (9-17 August) is when we take time to celebrate all things science. Australia has had a thriving connection with science for a very long time. This rich history dates to when First Nations people told dreaming stories from the stars in our sky...
by PMI Librarian | Jul 25, 2025 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections
July is Disability Pride Month. This is a time to celebrate those who have any kind of disability and allow for their voices to be heard. Disability Pride Month was established to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990 in the USA....
by PMI Librarian | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate, reflect, and amplify the voices of the LGBTIQA+ community. At the PMI Victorian History Library, we’re proud to share a selection of our favourite books that highlight Australian queer stories, history, and experiences. Our...
by PMI Librarian | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections
National Poetry Month is a time to celebrate poets and creatives. Poetry has always been an important part of Australian history. From the unknown poets in early Australian newspapers to the modern works of Ellen Van Neenven, among others, poetry has been a way to...
by PMI Librarian | May 29, 2025 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it is a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to start conversations about mental health and wellbeing. While it’s a hot topic today, mental health challenges...
