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The Mechanics' Institute has a subscription library with low annual rates that allow a generous period of loan for books off the shelves, while also allowing access to the reference section and newspaper collections for research and browsing.
Our librarians are friendly and helpful, as well as being able to assist with inquiries about any facet of the collection. Please call in at the library, 117 Sturt Street to join, or phone (03) 5331 3042 or send a message.
Currently, the library is situated in the foyer on the first floor. Access to the library is possible via the stairs or a lift from the ground floor.
It is anticipated that the library will re-locate to its permanent position in the Batten Room by September 2010. |
Subscription rates
The following prices for 2010 include GST:
- $40.00 Full membership.
- $35.00 Full Membership Pension Concession.
- $35.00 Library Subscription Member.
- $30.00 Library Subscription Pension Concession.
- $16.50 Library Subscription Student Concession
- Library subscriber membership confers Library access and borrowing rights (6 books)
Full membership confers:
- Library access and borrowing rights (6 books)
- Rights to nominate for election to BMI Board of management, to vote in Board elections and at a General Meeting
- Placement on BMI information circulation list and functions invitation list.
Borrowing
When you enroll you may borrow any books from the shelves that are designated as available for loan. This includes the latest novels, fiction and non-fiction, as well as some selected early publications, post 1950.
Please note that the library does not provide an inter-library loans service, but members, living remotely, are welcome to forward requests for service or research on particular items or extracts from publications.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Saturday 9.30 AM to Noon.
Find a Book!
The Fiction Database has around 12,500 books on the fiction shelves. All are available for loan to members.
The collection includes hardback, paperback, large print, videos, talking book cassettes, magazines, etc.
Search for your book at the: Fiction Collection
New Books
New books are always added to the correction for borrowing. See a list of the latest purchases.
Book Club
Join the BMI Morning Book Clubs at the Library.
Book Sales
Now and again the collection is reviewed and some surplus, duplicate or non-current titles are made available to collectors and members. Most of these are still in good condition and worthy of inspection. There are titles from all categories, including both fiction and non-fiction.
New aquisitions mean that there is now a good selection for sale at attractive prices. See the displays in the foyer and in the library for titles of interest. Please ask our librarians for current listings.
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