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Welcome back!

Looking down one aisle of the Reading Room towards a lit up window

We are very excited to announce that the Barr Smith Reading Room has now reopened for silent study. Please note, there are some changes to access and collections on Level 2 North.

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A Voice to Parliament - student resources

A book display with leaflets on one side

Want to learn more about the upcoming A Voice to Parliament referendum or just referendums in general? The University Library has created an impartial, online resource to help you get informed. You can find accompanying book displays at the Barr Smith, Law, and Roseworthy libraries.

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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.听This upgrade will improve student study spaces, with upgrades including re-carpeting, new paintwork, increased natural light and the creation of new study spaces.听

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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 成人大片, and the people that make it happen.

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Lunchtime Discovery event with Alison Reid

Photo of 2022 Hugh Martin Weir Prize winner Alison Kim Reid

Register to attend the latest Friends of the Library Discovery Event on 31 July 2023 - 鈥淏andaids in a Battlefield鈥 with Alison Reid.

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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鈥檚 140th听anniversary.听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鈥檛 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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