Mt Helen Library
The Mt Helen Library is located in Building L, just near the Main Quad. It spans four levels and is home to the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre and reading room.
This isn’t just a building full of books (though we’ve got plenty of those too). This is your space to study, think, print or recharge. We’ve got computers when you need one. Study spaces when you need to focus. Lounges when you don’t. Quiet spaces for deep work. Group areas for big ideas. And printers and scanners that (mostly) behave. Need a hand? InfoPoint is your go-to for friendly help.
You're part of our community
The Library might be located on campus, but anyone can use our spaces and access our collections. Alumni, students from other institutions, members of the public – everyone is welcome. And if you're interested in borrowing items, you can become a member for free.
Opening hours
Book a space
There are four rooms available – two that fit up to five people, one that fits six and one that can fit twenty.
Visit the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre
Library accessibility
Building entrance: ground level
Accessible bathrooms: Level 0 (ground floor) and Level 9 (basement)
Library staff can help you:
- get books from the shelves
- nominate someone to collect and return resources on your behalf
- use the Library catalogue, electronic databases and other services
- use the photocopier.
If you have an accessibility officer referral, we can post material to your home address (although you'll need to arrange the return postage).
Where to find us
Postal address
Federation University Australia
Mt Helen Library
PO Box 663
Ballarat VIC 3353
Wadawurrung Country