Donate Your Used Books for the Great Book Swap 2026
10 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026
Brunswick, Bundoora, Carlton, Melbourne City
The nature of library has changed significantly in recent years. In a university setting, the library’s role has shifted from a repository of books to a critical part of our student support infrastructure. In parallel, the community library has also evolved dramatically from a quiet reading room to bustling hubs of activity and information.
As part of the RMIT Living Places Plan ‘Demonstration Projects’, we are looking at the evolution of library through a series of Design Studios within the School of Architecture and Urban Design.
To develop this dialogue with our students, we are hosting a small symposium that will bring together librarians and architects to discuss the idea of a library in a contemporary university and local community.
Lyons, ARM Architecture and Antarctica will present their libraries alongside their clients – the librarians from RMIT, University of Melbourne and City of Geelong.
We anticipate an engaging and collegiate discussion.
Venue: Rocking Chair Lounge, building 12, level 6.
Symposium agenda:
Please note: Registration is not required but spaces are limited, so please arrive early to secure your place.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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