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Lexis Nexus platform upgrade
Lexis Nexis databases have upgraded to a new integrated platform.
University Archives volunteer group wins Vice-Chancellor's Award!
On December 1st the university held its annual Vice-Chancellor’s Volunteer Achievement Awards Ceremony, which recognises the amazing contribution made by over 2600 volunteers. This year the University Archives Volunteers group are the very proud co-recipients of the Group of the Year award! Congratulations to all of our volunteers, and thank you so much for your hard work throughout the year.
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Records Services Help Desk and Office closure
The Records Services Help Desk and Office will be closed on Tuesday 28 November 11:30am to 3:00pm.
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Going on holiday? Return those books!
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Will you be going away for the Summer Vacation? If so, make sure to return your books before you leave, especially if you are going overseas.
Digital Capabilities @ Adelaide
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Digital capabilities are critical to our students’ academic success and the career success of our graduates.
Raise your profile – publish your research data with figshare
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Researchers, have you heard about figshare as a place to publish your research data?
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Temporary changes to accessing Special Collections
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The redevelopment of Level 1 means that Rare Books and Special Collections will be operating out of a temporary new site on Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library as of Monday 6 November 2017 until mid-2018.
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Games. Lollies. Puzzles. Take a break with Distraction In/Action!
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Things to do in the Library during swot vac and exams:
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The transformation begins – Barr Smith Library redevelopment
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The transformation of the Barr Smith Library is about to commence, with two major building works projects starting in November: a complete refurbishment of the southern end of Level 1 to facilitate the move of the Elder Music Library into the Barr Smith Library, and a smaller joint Hub Central – University Library project to improve signage and wayfinding on Level 3.
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Records Services Help Desk and Office closure
The Records Services Help Desk and Office will be closed on Wednesday 18 October 2017 10:00am to 11:30am.
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