Barr Smith Library
The Barr Smith Library isÌýhome to the Reading Room, one of the most beautiful scholarlyÌýspaces in Australia.ÌýGenerations of students have spent many hours studying in the Library, poring over its extensive collections.
The library isÌýalso home to Special Collections and Archives and Records Services.
Highlights include:
- 24/7 access to the High Use Collection and study spaces on Level 3.
- Large curated collections across many subject areas, includingÌýAustralian history, politics and literature,ÌýEnglish literature, world wars, socialism and fascism, women and gender studies, utopian literature, and food studies.
- Specialist collections, including theÌýMusic Collection, East Asian Collection, Yaitya Ngutupira, and Recreational Reading.
- Over 500 individual study spaces.
- Over 130 computers.
- Bookable meeting rooms, study spaces, and computers.
- Printing, scanning, and photocopying on each level.
Take a self-guided tour
Go on a self-guided tour of the Barr Smith LibraryÌýusing theÌýÌýapp! Download the free app andÌýfollow the instructionsÌýto learn about the library at your own pace, whileÌýcompleting fun missions.
Opening hours
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Contact & location
Come and speak to us in person: Ask Library is located on Level 3 of Hub Central.
- library@adelaide.edu.au
- (08) 8313 5759
- Find your liaison librarian
- Search the University Staff Directory
The Barr Smith Library is located in the centre of the North Terrace Campus, adjacent Hub Central. View campus map.
Facilities
- Over 500 study spaces (combination of desk, group, carrel and computer) with some being bookable.
- Group discussion area located on levels 1 and 3 of the library.
- Quiet study areas located on level 2 of the library.
- Listening booths with specialist audio equipment.
- 24/7 hour access to level 3 of the library, including the High Use Collection (University ID card required for out-of-hours access).
- Over 130 computers.
- Seminar / workshop room for groups up to 100 people (standing).
- Group study zone.
- Small group discussion room.
- Individual study rooms.
- Writing Studio (BSS 200)
- This space is a result of close collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, and is home to creative writing classes and workshops.
- Outside of classes and other bookings, it is available to students as a quiet study space.
Spaces you can book
- Ira Raymond Exhibition roomÌý(up to 80 people seated or 100 standing)
Returning books & otherÌýitems
The returns chute is located outside of the library, near the bridge entrance to the library/Hub CentralÌý(if you are coming to the library from within the Hub, you need to go through the glass doors to the outside foyer area near the bridge entrance). Look for the bright red wall. Items can be returned to any of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ libraries.Ìý
Printing, scanning and copying
Printing is available on each level and uses your student quota. All of the printers in the library can also be used for photocopying and scanning (to USB). Learn more about printing,Ìýphotocopying and scanning in the library.
Fast and easy-to-use face-up and flat-bed scanners are located on level 3 of the Library.
Recharging your devices
BYO charging cord and use one of the many power (and USB power) points throughout the Library.
Borrow some tech
The following items are available for loan from Ask Library:
Accessibility
The library can be accessed directly fromÌýthe bridge entrance (on the western side of the building) or from within Hub Central on level 3. A lift on the southern side of the building provides access between levels 3 and 4 of Hub Central and all levels of the library. Within the library, a lift in the northern end of the building provides access to all levels of the library.Ìý
- Specially adapted study carrels, identified by wheelchair signs, are located on the Northern Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Barr Smith Library - just opposite the lift.
- Accessible toilets are located on level 3 of the Barr Smith Library (nearÌýthe main entrance)Ìýand level 1 (northern end of the building).