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Find a book from the     REFERENCE COLLECTION.

This database of around 16,000 books contain many historic and unusual publications in the shelves of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. They are available to members for use in the Reading Room at the Institute.
This collection also contains all the non-fiction contemporary titles that are kept up to date, and also includes all non-fiction books that may be taken on loan by members.

The collection includes books from 1680 to the latest titles.

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Find a book from the FICTION LOANS DESK.

There are around 12,500 books on the fiction shelves. All are available for loan to members.
The collection includes hardback, paperback, large print, videos, talking book cassettes, magazines, etc.

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