Library Week in the University Library

Above: Unknown artist, Britania, (19^th century), etching, gift of Dr J. Orde Poynton 1959, Baillieu Library Print Collection.

As part of Library Week, beginning 21 May, come and join a tour behind the scenes of the Library and explore our great collections.

‘Empire Day with Special Collections’, Thursday 24 May, 3.00-4.00pm. Meeting point: Foyer of Reading Room, Level 3, Baillieu Library. The tour itinerary includes a behind the scenes look at the Reading Room, Gentleman’s Library and Print room; at each stop we’ll show you a few selected pieces relating to the past celebration of Empire Day.  The curator of Special Collections will lead this tour. Registrations essential.

To register and for details of all the tours offered during Library week, see http://imas.unimelb.edu.au/info_awareness_month_2012/library_tours_2012