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The Baillieu Library is the University of Melbourne's largest discipline library, housing impressive collections relating to teaching and research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. It is located on the west side of the University’s inner city Parkville Campus, near the corner of Grattan Street and Royal Parade.〔Campus Map (Melway 571 I6, Building 177)〕〔 The building was designed by John Scarborough, and opened in 1959. It was refurbished in 2011-2012.〔(The University of Melbourne )〕 It is named after the Baillieu family who funded the library through the William Baillieu Trust.〔Lawrence Money: ("Baillieu family salutes dynasty founder" ), in ''The Age'', 5 March 2012〕 ==History== *1959 - The Baillieu Library was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies on 21 March 1959 at 2.30pm. The memorial inscription for the library foyer was unveiled by Lord Baillieu. *2000 - The south section of the first floor was refurbished and now houses the ‘Percy Baxter Collaborative Learning Centre’ including multimedia workstations. *2003 - The Information Resources Access Department was moved off The University of Melbourne University’s Parkville Campus and replaced with The University Bookshop. *2009 - The 50th anniversary celebrating 50 years since the opening of the Baillieu Library was held on 20 March 2009. *2011-2012 - The renovation of the Baillieu Library began in early 2011. Lyons Architects were appointed to the project. Works were completed in early 2012, which included the addition of a Research and Cultural Library. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Baillieu Library」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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