The Baillieu Library has been a special place for David, both as a student and as an academic. Seeing the 1632 Shakespeare second folio in the Rare Book collection as an undergraduate was a phenomenal experience.

David discusses why Shakespeare still matters today. From influencing Melbourne's street names, explaining why starlings were introduced to America and why experts around the globe are trying to find his lost plays. 'Shakespeare helps us think through very complex problems and questions that still faced society today'.

Listen as David discusses how even when traveling, libraries are his 'go to' destination; his love of viewing the South Lawn from the Baillieu and finding himself in a 'library coma' from researching all day on this episode of 'A Third Place'.

David Mclnnis, senior lecturer in English and Theatre Studies in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne.