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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Brisbane
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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
Library, Building G (Tippett Building)
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
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
Research and Learning Services Team
 Cheryl Claridge Team Leader, Research Services PH: 5327 9263 |  Ben Conyers Team Leader, Learning Services PH: 4313 7939 |  Marian Chivers Liaison Librarian PH: 5327 8243 |  Clare Duffy Liaison Librarian PH: 5327 9276 |  Peggy Hsu Liaison Librarian PH: 5327 9589 |
 Debbie Leatham Liaison Librarian PH: 5122 8483 |  Myles Strous Liaison Librarian PH: 5122 6298 |  Xandria Hughes Information Librarian PH: 5122 6875 |  Karen Pruis Client Services Officer PH: 5327 8293 |
| Berwick | Gippsland | Horsham | Mt Helen | Online | SMB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business School | Ben Conyers | Debbie Leatham | Clare Duffy | Debbie Leatham | Marian Chivers | |
| School of Arts | Ben Conyers | Debbie Leatham | Marian Chivers | Peggy Hsu | Debbie Leatham | Marian Chivers |
| School of Education | Ben Conyers | Debbie Leatham | Marian Chivers | Peggy Hsu | Debbie Leatham | |
| School of Health and Life Sciences | Myles Strous | Myles Strous | Peggy Hsu | Myles Strous | ||
| School of Nursing and Healthcare professions | Myles Strous | Myles Strous | Marian Chivers | Marian Chivers | Myles Strous | |
| School of Science, Engineering and IT | Ben Conyers | Myles Strous | Peggy Hsu | Myles Strous | ||
| TAFE | Marian Chivers | Clare Duffy | Clare Duffy | Marian Chivers |
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 Rd
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.