Contact us
Federation University libraries are located at the Mt Helen, Gippsland, SMB, Berwick, Brisbane and Wimmera campuses.
Library staff are available to support staff and students and can be contacted by phone, email, or chat.
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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Brisbane
International students will feel at home whilst studying abroad in Brisbane, one of the top-ranked lifestyle cities in the world. With its beautiful subtropical weather, the city enjoys year-round outdoor activities.
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
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
PO Box 663
Ballarat VIC 3353
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SMB
Street address
Library, Building G (Tippett Building)
SMB Campus
Lydiard Street South
Ballarat VIC 3350
Mailing address
Federation University Australia
SMB Campus Library
PO Box 663
Ballarat VIC 3353
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Werrunangity larr Wimmerata : Wimmera Library
Street address
Werrunangity larr Wimmerata : Wimmera Campus Library (Building C)
Wimmera Campus
Baillie Street
Horsham VIC 3402
Mailing address
Federation University Australia
Werrunangity larr Wimmerata : Wimmera Campus Library
PO Box 300
Horsham VIC 3402
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Library teams
Director, University Library
Janette Wright
Email: director.library@federation.edu.au
For general library queries please phone 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 to all Federation students, staff and researchers.
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.
Library Frontline Services
Coordinator
Ange Jenkins
Coordinator, Library Frontline Services
Email: a.jenkins@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5327 8292
Level 0, Building L (Library)
Mt Helen Campus
University Drive
Mt Helen, Victoria
The Library Frontline Services Team’s mission is to deliver high-quality customer service to support the diverse needs of the Federation University community. We do this by delivering a mix of face-to-face, phone, and virtual assistance via our InfoPoint service, a one-stop query resolution service to all students, staff and visitors. We'll either answer your query or connect you to the right service.
Contact us face to face or via 1300 552 567, email, online chat and Ask the Library
Research and Learning Services Team
 Cheryl Claridge Team Leader, Research Services PH: 5327 9263 |
|  Karen Pruis Liaison Librarian PH: 5327 8293 |  Marion Slawson Partners contact PH: 5122 6124 |  Steph Evans Liaison Librarian PH: 4313 7914 |
 Peggy Hsu Liaison Librarian PH: 5327 9589 |  Debbie Leatham Liaison Librarian PH: 5122 8483 |  Erin Roga Liaison Librarian PH: 4313 7953 |  Myles Strous Liaison Librarian PH: 5122 6298 |
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| Institute of Health and Wellbeing | Institute of Education, Arts and Community | Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability | TAFE | Partners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick | Erin Roga | Steph Evans | Steph Evans / Erin Roga | ||
| Gippsland | Myles Strous | Debbie Leatham | Debbie Leatham / Myles Strous | ||
| Mt Helen | Peggy Hsu and Karen Pruis | Peggy Hsu | Cheryl Claridge | Cheryl Claridge | Marion Slawson |
| SMB/Wimmera | Karen Pruis | Karen Pruis |
Research Centres
Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation | Health Innovation and Transformation Centre | Future Regions Research Centre | Centre for Smart Analytics | Collaborative Evaluation and Research Group | Ararat jobs and tech precinct | Centre for New Energy Transition Research | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berwick | Erin Roga | Steph Evans | |||||
Gippsland | Myles Strous | Debbie Leatham Myles Strous | Myles Strous | Debbie Leatham | Myles Strous | ||
Ballarat /Wimmera | Peggy Hsu | Karen Pruis | Karen Pruis | Peggy Hsu | Karen Pruis |
Collections and Access
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, electronic access services and eResources.
There are interim team arrangements in place. Please contact Director, Janette Wright with any Collections and Access inquiries.
Research and Strategic Projects
Manager
Kay Steel
Associate Librarian, Research & Research Collections
Email: kay.steel@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5122 6536
Building 1E (Library)
Gippsland Campus
Northways Rd
Churchill, Victoria
The Associate Librarian, Research & Research Collections 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
Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre (GBRC) Special Collections
The Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre 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
Federation 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 Federation University Australia Art Collection page.
Historical Collection
Federation 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.
For up to date information, visit the Federation University Australia Historical Collection page.
GBRC location and opening hours
The collections are housed on site at Mt Helen Campus Library and in an offsite store.
It is advisable to contact the curator before planning your visit to ensure items will be available during your visit.
The GBRC can be accessed by appointment or during the following hours:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9.30 am – 1.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
| Thursday | 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
| Friday | 9.30 am – 1.00 pm |
Gippsland
Gippsland and Regional Studies Collection (GRSC)
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 GRSC is managed by the Library, and materials are only available for use within the reading room.
The Collection’s holdings can be found on QuickSearch, Trove and the GippsDoc indexes. Digitised images can be accessed through Trove and Federation ResearchOnline. However, most archival materials are not available digitally.
GRSC location and opening hours
The collections are available for use within the reading room at Gippsland Campus Library.
The GRSC can be accessed during the following hours:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm |
| Tuesday - Friday | By appointment |
Contact us
For more information about the University's collections of historical material and artworks, please contact the University's Curator, Art and Historical Collections.
Clare Gervasoni
Curator, Art and Historical Collections
Email: c.gervasoni@federation.edu.au
Phone: 5327 9168