University of Melbourne Archives
One of Australia's largest research archives, our rich and varied collections are available to all.
Inside the Repository
The University of Melbourne Archives' repository is usually off-limits to everyone except UMA staff. But we have a wonderful time working in the repository and wanted to share what happens behind those locked doors with our curious patrons.
Germaine Greer collection
The Germaine Greer Archive at the University of Melbourne comprises documents, photographs, books, magazines and born-digital audio, video and text media that document the life and career of Germaine Greer, a major figure in academic and popular culture in Australia and internationally.
Malcolm Fraser collection
The Malcolm Fraser Collection at the University of Melbourne comprises documents, photographs, books and other material relating to the life, family and career of the Rt Hon. Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983.
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Location: Archives material is accessed via the Reading Room, located on the 3rd Floor of the Baillieu Library at the University's Parkville campus (see map below).
Retrieval Times: As material is held at an off-site repository it cannot be accessed immediately. If the request is lodged before 12:00pm material should be available in the Reading Room the following day, subject to confirmation. There is a limit of ten boxes or units per order.
Opening Hours: see Reading Room hours. If you wish to speak to staff in the Reading Room, to change your visit date or any other matters please email reading-room@unimelb.edu.au or phone +61 3 8344 5380.
Summer Holiday Closure 2019-2020: Please be aware of the closure over Christmas and New Year before planning summer research trips. The Reading Room will close 5:00pm Friday 20 December 2019 and reopen 10:00am Monday 6 January 2020.
January 2020 Hours: The Reading Room will close early at 4:00pm through January 2020. Regular hours (Monday-Friday 10:00am- 5:00pm) will recommence Monday 3 February 2020.