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Open Educational Resources as Social Justice
How might we make higher education more equitable and accessible for a growing and diverse student population?
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Level 1 wedge upcoming closure
The Level 1 wedge, currently home to the computer suite, will be temporarily closed for building works from Monday 30 October.
Open Access: circumventing excessive copyright protections
With all the talk around Open Access Week, many of our researchers might be wondering Why do we even need to adopt open access? and What problem does it really solve? Copyright is one of the key underlying factors that adds friction and costs to distribute and reuse knowledge products – a friction that open access largely addresses.
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Five reasons to publish Open Access
As a researcher, you’re probably aware of what Open Access (OA) publishing is – publishing your research outputs in a way which can be read by anyone, anywhere in the world.
The revised Open Access Policy – what do I need to know?Ìý
You may have heard that the University's Open Access Policy was recently updated. It is important for all researchers at the University to understand their responsibilities around making their research outputs open.
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Share your student experience with course readings for a Coles Myer voucher
As part of the University Library’s Open Textbook Pilot, the Library is seeking to understand how the student experience of studying at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is affected by the assignment of textbooks and other course material. We are asking for current ³ÉÈË´óƬ students to give feedback, reflections, and opinions on how they engage with textbooks and course readings during their degree.
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Open Access Week 2023
(24 October to 27 October) is an opportunity to join together, take action, and raise awareness around the importance of community control of knowledge sharing systems. This year’s central theme is Community over Commercialisation.
Refreshed study space on Level 2 - now open!
We're excited to announce that Level 2 North of the Barr Smith Library is now open for quiet study, with more improvements on the way! Over the next couple of months, you can expect brand new furniture to enhance your study environment, and the return of our collections for easier access to resources.
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Upward trend in Library usage
The University Library’s space usage has increased since 2022, with the data indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels of access! Within the first half of 2023, physical visits to the Library were at 299,458, which is a 76,000 increase compared to the previous year.
Celebrate 50 Years Proud
"50 Years Proud: Queerness on Campus" is an exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through time, chronicling events from 1972, including the tragic death of Dr. Duncan, to 1975, when homosexuality was decriminalised in South Australia. Join us in honoring the pioneering spirit of those who paved the way for LGBTQIA+ rights.