Level 3

The vault, Kim barne thaliyu (Here yesterday)
Heritage, reading room, regional archives, local and family history and history reference collection

Level three houses Geelong's Heritage Centre. This bold red area is as distinctive as the collection it houses, and includes custom shelving and joinery which is integrated into the space. The public-access area features a large research desk, digital display, reference library, microfilm and PC access, and a reception area for staff to receive enquiries from customers.

The 520m2 secure archive repository houses the majority of the Heritage Centre collection and boasts over four kilometres of mobile shelving.

Features:

  • Heritage reading room;
  • Technology including a Cruiser table (smart touch screen table), microfiche and microfilm readers, presentation space and public PCs; and
  • Entire heritage collection in one location.

Map

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - Level 3 map
RepositoryHeritage reading room

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