/library/ en /library/news/list/2024/07/31/refurbishment-at-the-barr-smith-library Starting Monday 5 August 2024, the northern ends of Level 1 and Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library will be closed for refurbishment. This is phase 2 of the Library's refurbishment project, which includes installing new furniture, upgrading toilet facilities, and creating a brand new entrance on Level 1, opening onto the Barr Smith Lawns. August 01 2024 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2024/07/31/refurbishment-at-the-barr-smith-library /library/news/list/2024/07/26/rest-refresh-re-energise-sleep-pods-at-the-barr-smith-library The Barr Smith Library has just become the first library in South Australia to introduce sleep pods, providing our students with an innovative way to recharge during their busy schedules. These state-of-the-art EnergyPods, are designed to offer a quick and effective way to rejuvenate! July 29 2024 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2024/07/26/rest-refresh-re-energise-sleep-pods-at-the-barr-smith-library /library/news/list/2023/10/27/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. October 27 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/10/27/level-1-wedge-upcoming-closure /library/news/list/2023/09/20/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. September 20 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/09/20/upward-trend-in-library-usage /library/news/list/2023/07/24/welcome-back 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. July 24 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/07/24/welcome-back /library/news/list/2022/10/13/access-changes-to-level-1-north Next week we will be starting the refurbishment of Level 1 North at the Barr Smith Library. This exciting revamp includes a new paint job, new carpet, and the installation of additional power points and study spaces. October 13 2022 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2022/10/13/access-changes-to-level-1-north /library/news/list/2022/08/10/student-volunteers-helping-preserve-the-universitys-history This week we say THANK YOU to our student volunteers! This year’s theme for National student volunteer week is ‘Passion. Opportunity. Change.’ This explores how students can create change worldwide by giving their time to a cause they believe in. Read the story of Elizabeth and Stefany Limanto, two sisters that arrived in Australia in February to study at the University and decided to become volunteers at the Library. August 11 2022 Pamela Campusano Vallejos /library/news/list/2022/08/10/student-volunteers-helping-preserve-the-universitys-history /library/news/list/2020/10/09/jane-austen-the-french-connection Bookings essential! Join us on Saturday 17 October for a special benefit concert for the Barr Smith Library with the Jane Austen Society of South Australia. This will be a unique performance of pieces from Jane Austen’s rich collection of manuscript music books. October 09 2020 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2020/10/09/jane-austen-the-french-connection /library/news/list/2020/08/25/did-you-miss-open-day If you missed out on visiting our booth during Virtual Open Day, a video created especially for our students is now available online. Get an overview of the University Library and all its facilities and services. August 25 2020 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2020/08/25/did-you-miss-open-day /library/news/list/2019/04/15/mid-semester-break-opening-hours Mid-semester break is already upon us and there are changes to the opening hours for some of the University libraries. View current and upcoming opening hours information. April 15 2019 Ursula Henderson /library/news/list/2019/04/15/mid-semester-break-opening-hours