Celebrating 60 years of
Fisher Library

Exploring the Past,
Embracing the Future

The opening of the current Fisher Library in 1963 marked a new era for library architecture in Australia, receiving prestigious awards for its architectural merit. It was the second building to bear the name ‘Fisher Library’. The original library is now known as MacLaurin Hall.

At the time of its construction, Fisher Library had Australia's largest reverse-cycle air-conditioning plant and used noise-suppressing rubber floor tiles and acoustic ceiling tiles. However, the soft floor tiles couldn't withstand stiletto heels, leading to regulations requiring visitors to go shoeless in certain areas.

Over the years, it has undergone numerous transformations, adapting to the changing landscape of education and information.

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