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New Library entrance now open
The Barr Smith Library’s new Level 1 entrance is now open, providing direct access from the Barr Smith Lawns. This central access point leads straight into our newly refurbished spaces, designed specifically for student collaboration and study. All other entrances remain open - visit today and experience a more connected, convenient library!
Roseworthy Campus Library now open
The Roseworthy Campus Library has officially re-opened! Following the completion of a light and air conditioning upgrade in the Eastick Building, the Library is now fully operational and ready to support your academic needs.
Friends of the Library event - an evening with Dr Hossein Asgari
Immerse yourself in the world of captivating stories and profound intellectual exploration with the acclaimed writer Dr. Hossein Asgari! Join us for an engaging, thought-provoking and lively conversation as we dive into the mind behind the powerful narratives that have appeared in prestigious publications such as The Suburban Review, Overland, The Saltbush Review, and Splinter.
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Book a custom Library workshop
The University Library offers tailored information literacy workshops for undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate by coursework courses in all disciplines. These workshops can include information on, and live demonstrations of, Library Search and key discipline databases, plus tips on creating search strategies, how to Google effectively, resource evaluation, and referencing and EndNote support.
End of year closure
Ask Library and all campus libraries (except Barr Smith Library Level 3) will be closed from 3:00 pm on Monday 23 December to Wednesday 1 January 2025 (inclusive).
Roseworthy Campus Library temporary closure
The Roseworthy Campus Library will be closed from Sunday 17 November, due to building works in the Eastwick Building. During the closure, library collections and spaces will be inaccessible.
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Applications open for Hugh Martin Weir Prize 2025
The University Library is very pleased to invite applications for the 2025 Hugh Martin Weir Prize. Applications close on 28 February 2025.
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Images of Learning and Teaching competition winners 2024
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Images of Learning and Teaching competition at the University of Adelaide. This year we had two categories - staff and student.
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International Open Access Week 2024
Happy International Open Access Week! To kick us off, Open Access Australasia is hosting three free lunchtime webinars celebrating this year’s theme of Community over Commercialisation.
