Mechanics'
Institutes of Victoria (MIV) was formed in 1998. It aims to
foster the
preservation and restoration of the social,
cultural and physical heritage of mechanics' institutes through the
development of
information exchanges and systems of mutual support. Membership is open
to groups and individuals with an interest in the MI movement,
particularly in the state of Victoria, Australia.
Buildings, books and blackboards conference 2012
The Third Mechanics' Worldwide Conference is part of the combined conference being jointly organized by the Australian and New Zealand History of Education Society (ANZHES), The 10th Library History Forum, and the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria Inc. (MIV).
Buildings, Books and Blackboards : Intersecting Narratives will be held in Melbourne , 28th Nov. - 1st Dec. 2012. Link to blogspot
Next Meeting
The next MIV Committee meeting will be held on Saturday 11th August at Elmore Athenaeum Hall, Michie Street, Elmore at 11.00am.
Committee meetings are open to MIV members. All welcome.
MIV Bus Tour
Sunday, 27 May, 2012, to Mechanics' Institutes to the west of Melbourne. Download Tour brochure.