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<p><!-- wp:heading --></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes</h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><em>Speakers: Ellen Coates, Ellen Becker, Fiona Malcolm and Fiona Moore</em></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854), Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859), and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs, explore rare books and materials in their collections, and gain behind – the – scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>Presented by: PMI Victorian History Library</strong><br />at 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>