Contact us

FedUni libraries are located at the Mt Helen, Gippsland, SMB, Berwick and Wimmera campuses.

Use our online forms to Ask a Librarian a question, or to provide feedback to the Library.

Phone: 1300 552 567
Email: libinfo@federation.edu.au

Berwick

Street address

Federation University Australia,
Library, Building 901,
Berwick campus, Clyde Road,
Berwick, VIC 3806

Mailing address

Federation University Australia,
Library, Building 901,
Berwick campus, Clyde Road,
Berwick, VIC 3806

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Street address

Federation University Australia,
Library, Level 7, 333 Ann Street,
Brisbane, QLD 4000

Mailing address

Federation University Australia,
Library, Level 7, 333 Ann Street,
Brisbane, QLD 4000

Gippsland

Street address

Building 1E
Gippsland campus
Northways Road
Churchill VIC 3842

Mailing address

Federation University Australia
Gippsland campus Library
PO Box 3191 Campus information
Gippsland Mail Centre VIC 3841

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Mt Helen

Street address

E J Barker Library (Building L)
Mt Helen campus
University Drive
Mt Helen VIC 3350

Mailing address

Federation University Australia
Mt Helen campus Library Campus information
PO Box 663
Ballarat VIC 3353

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SMB

Street address

E J T Tippett Building (Library)
SMB campus
Lydiard Street South
Ballarat VIC 3350

Mailing address

Federation University Australia
SMB campus Library Campus information
PO Box 663
Ballarat VIC 3353

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Wimmera

Street address

Learning Resource Centre (Building C)
Wimmera campus
Baillie Street
Horsham VIC 3402

Mailing address

Federation University Australia
Wimmera campus Library Campus information
PO Box 300
Horsham VIC 3402

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Library teams

Director, Library and Learning Spaces

Director

Sue Owen
Email: s.owen@federation.edu.au

If you have any queries about the library and our services please contact 1300 552 567.

Level 1, Building L (Library)
Mt Helen Campus
University Drive
Mt Helen, Victoria

Client Services

Team Leader

Marion Slawson
Associate Librarian
Email: marion.slawson@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5122 6124

Level 1, Building L (Library)
Mt Helen campus
University Drive
Mt Helen, Victoria

The Client Services Team is responsible for the delivery of Lending and Enquiry Services at all five FedUni libraries, as well as the management of facilities and spaces at those libraries.

This team also is responsible for the provision of programs and resources to support and develop lifelong learning skills through independent research, information skills and knowledge to our students through their Liaison Services. A strong focus for this team is in supporting academic and research staff through the delivery of mobile liaison services to each of our Schools.

Lending and Enquiry Services

Team Leader

Ange Jenkins
Coordinator, Lending and Enquiry Services
Email: a.jenkins@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5327 8292

Level 0, Building L (Library)
Mt Helen campus
University Drive
Mt Helen, Victoria

The Lending and Enquiry Services Team’s mission is to deliver high-quality customer service to support the diverse needs of the FedUni community. We do this by delivering a mix of face-to-face, phone, and virtual assistance, including;

Our pro-active roving service, delivered throughout our campus libraries, and in other learning spaces
Our Library Enquiry Service, responding to queries via 1300 552 567, email, online chat and Ask the Library
Managing the lending of library resources to all FedUni staff, students alumni and community

Research, Learning and Liaison Team

Team Leader

Cheryl Claridge
Team Leader, Research, Learning and Liaison Services
Email: c.claridge@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5327 9263

Level 0, Building L (Library)
Mt Helen Campus
Mt Helen, Victoria

The Research, Learning & Liaison Service’s mission is to empower and enhance the learning, teaching and research enterprises of the University. Liaison and Information Librarians proactively provide resources and services to support:

academic skills development for undergraduates, particularly in the areas of information and digital literacy
the use of library resources in digital learning and teaching practice, in line with the BOLD Standards Framework
research skills development for researchers and Higher Degree by Research students, particularly the use of EndNote and the development of sophisticated search and information management skills

The Research, Learning and Liaison Team members are:

Team Member		Areas of responsibility
	Cheryl Claridge (Ballarat)	Arts Business Education Health and Life Sciences Nursing and Healthcare Professions Science, Engineering and IT
	Clare Duffy (Ballarat)	Business Science, Engineering and IT TAFE
	Xandria Hughes (Gippsland)	Business Nursing and Healthcare Professions Science, Engineering and IT
	Myles Strous (Gippsland)	Health and Life Sciences Nursing and Healthcare Professions
	Marian Chivers (Ballarat)	Health and Life Sciences Nursing and Healthcare Professions
	Peggy Hsu (Ballarat)	Arts Education
	Debbie Leatham (Gippsland)	Arts Education Health and Life Sciences
	Carlie Nekrasov (Berwick)	Arts Business Education Health and Life Sciences Nursing and Healthcare Professions Science, Engineering and IT
	Kate Roberton (Berwick)	Arts Business Education Health and Life Sciences Nursing and Healthcare Professions Science, Engineering and IT
	Karen Pruis (Ballarat) (evenings)	Arts Business Education Health and Life Sciences Nursing and Healthcare Professions Science, Engineering and IT

Collections and Access

Team Leader

Carmel Grant
Associate Librarian
Email: c.grant@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5327 8078

Level 1, Building L (Library)
Mt Helen Campus
University Drive
Mt Helen, Victoria

The Collections and Access team is responsible for the selection, acquisition, processing, cataloguing and classification of Library materials, both in print and electronic format, the provision of Document Delivery Services and electronic access services and eResources

Research and Strategic Projects

Manager

Kay Steel
Manager, Research and Strategic Projects
Email: kay.steel@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5122 6536

Building 1E (Library)
Gippsland Campus
Northways Road
Churchill, Victoria

The Manager, Research and Strategic projects is responsible for the identification and development of a range of collaborations to ensure the library plays a central role in the University's achievement of quality and quantum research.

Special Collections

Ballarat

Special Collections

The Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre (GBRC) is named after the foundation Chancellor of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia) in recognition of his long and distinguished career in academic circles, and his generous donation of books. It is located on the top floor of the E.J. Barker Library (Mt Helen Campus).

The GBRC includes the Geoffrey Blainey Mining Collection, the Federation University Australia Special Collection and the Federation University Australia Art and Historical Collections.

Art Collection

The University seeks to develop and maintain a permanent collection of high quality works of visual art for the cultural enrichment of its student body, staff and wider community. The art collection consists largely of works by Australian artists, dating from 1909. The collection also includes various contemporary prints, ceramics, graphics, paintings and sculptures chiefly by graduates, postgraduates and staff of the University.

For a complete listing of the art collection and more up to date information, visit the FedUni Art Collection page.

Historical Collection

The University has an extensive collection of historical material dating from the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870. Over 15,000 items in the collection are currently catalogued. A selection of these can be accessed digitally via the Library catalogue.

Visitors are welcome to access the collection in the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre during opening hours or by appointment. For up to date information, visit the FedUni Historical Collection page.

Centre hours

The Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre can be accessed by appointment or during the following hours:

Tuesday - 9.30am – 1.00pm

Wednesday - 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday - 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Friday - 9.30am – 1.00pm

Gippsland

Gippsland and Regional Studies Collection

The Gippsland and Regional Studies Collection facilitates research into, and interpretation of, not only the Gippsland region, but also of rural and regional Australia. Present collection strengths include the history, literature, Aboriginal cultures, education, land use, environment and natural resources, and social structure of Gippsland. Material in the Collection is of particular relevance to research auspiced by the Centre for Gippsland Studies (CGS), a research centre within Federation University Australia's School of Arts.

The Collection is managed by the Library, and materials are only available for use within the Collection reading room.

The Collection’s holdings can be identified through FedUni Library QuickSearch, Trove and the GippsDoc indexes. Digitised images can be accessed through Trove and FedUni ResearchOnline. However, most archival materials are not available digitally.

Opening hours

The Collection is available for use:

Monday - 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday - 9.00am – 1.00pm

And by appointment, Monday to Friday.