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 | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Collections, Placement Students, Volunteers
To celebrate pride month this year, we’re taking a look at a small selection of resources by and about transgender Victorians in our catalogue, and taking a quick stroll through the rich history they document! Follow along as we discuss some of these recent...
by PMI Librarian | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog, Placement Students
Over the last three weeks I’ve been fortunate enough to have been welcomed into the PMI Victorian History Library for my librarianship placement.  I was drawn to the PMI due to my interest in social history particularly through a queer, industrial and activist...
by PMI Librarian | Nov 28, 2025 | Blog, Placement Students
For anyone delving into Victoria’s storied past, the PMI Victorian History Library boasts a unique collection of titles that will interest even the most well-read of history enthusiasts. So much so, that just wandering aimlessly through the library aisles will almost...
by PMI Librarian | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog, Placement Students
This blog post was written as part of my tenure as a student doing my course placement at the PMI Victorian History Library, drawing on my interest in music, instrument building, and experience in selling instruments, and graciously let to indulge in researching some...
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...
