Strong start for Library Appeal

Development

More than 660 donors have already given to the 2007 Barr Smith Library Appeal since its launch in April, making it the most successful appeal to date.

The annual appeal, now in its sixth year, raises money for the University of Adelaide's Barr Smith Library, helping to maintain and expand its diverse collection of over two million items.

Donations play an important role in ensuring that South Australia's biggest library continues to be a valuable resource for students, staff and the general public.

"It is encouraging that the community has shown such outstanding support for the Barr Smith Library," said University Librarian Mr Ray Choate.

"Every donation makes a real impact on the many students, staff and members of the community who use the Library every day, and will help to ensure that future generations can continue to utilise this resource."

Mr Choate said that funds from the 2007 Appeal would contribute to the breadth of collections in areas where current reading was expected to maintain general knowledge, and to the purchase of expensive specialised titles, enhancing the Library's research resource capability.

The Barr Smith Library has more than one reason to celebrate this year - 2007 also marks the 75th anniversary of the Library's opening on the University of Adelaide's North Terrace Campus.

Support from alumni and friends helps to ensure that the library continues to be a key academic and public resource for the future.

For more information about the Barr Smith Library Appeal, or to make a donation, please contact Helen Paul, Development and Alumni, at helen.paul@adelaide.edu.au, phone (08) 8303 4275
or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/giving/

Story by Lana Guineay