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Welcome to Mid-Year Orientation

Students on the Maths Lawns

Today marks the start of the mid-year orientation period. A big welcome to all of our new (and returning) students! We're offering a selection of workshops to help you get started.

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Level 2 North closed for refurbishment

Level 2 North study area and collection

The Barr Smith Library Level 2 North is currently closed for the next stage in our refurbishments. This upgrade will improve student study spaces, with upgrades including re-carpeting, new paintwork, increased natural light and the creation of new study spaces. 

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Images of Learning and Teaching competition

A collage of images from across the University of research and teaching scenarios

We are very excited to launch the inaugural Images of Learning and Teaching competition. This competition celebrates innovation in learning and teaching at the University of Adelaide, and the people that make it happen.

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140 years of Law

The Law 140 display on Level 1 of the BSL with glass cabinets containing various papers and artefacts

Join us in celebrating the Adelaide Law School’s 140th anniversary. Visit our two displays showcasing the rich history of the Law School through the use of special collections material.

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Borrow a laptop at the Library

A red laptop self-service unit near the entrance to the Library

Need access to a laptop? Don’t panic! The Library has a new Laptop Self-Service Unit that provides students with 24/7 access to laptops that they can take off campus.

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Visualise Your Thesis - competition now open!

Visualise your thesis

Dust off your creative spark and present your research in a 60-second video or audio-visual presentation and you could win $1000! Submissions are now open for the 2023 Visualise your Thesis competition.

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Meet the author event with Sophie Gonzales, in conversation with Sean Williams

Come along to the latest Friends of the Library meet the author event on May 31 with Sophie Gonzales, in conversation with Sean Williams.

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Winner of the 2023 Hugh Martin Weir Prize

Ashley Dennis-Henderson wearing a graduation cap and gown in front of a busy Bonython Hall

The Barr Smith Library and Weir family are pleased to announce that Ashley Dennis-Henderson has been awarded the 2023 Hugh Martin Weir Prize.

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Access changes to Level 2 North

Photo shows desks in the Barr Smith Library Reading Room

Starting Monday 3 April 2023, the Library will begin its refurbishment of Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library. The first stage of the refurbishment will be in the Reading Room. Please note, there will be no access to the Reading Room from 3 April 2023.

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Using the Library with confidence

Row of students in the reading room, one girl is smiling at her computer

As you begin to delve into your subjects, don’t forget about the Library’s resources. Our resources can guide you to find and evaluate information through Library Search, as well as reference your information sources correctly.

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