/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/2023/10/03/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. October 03 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/10/03/refreshed-study-space-on-level-2-now-open /library/news/list/2023/07/12/level-2-north-closed-for-refurbishment The Barr Smith Library Level 2 North is currently closed for the next stage in our refurbishments. This upgrade will improve student study spaces, with upgrades including re-carpeting, new paintwork, increased natural light and the creation of new study spaces.  July 12 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/07/12/level-2-north-closed-for-refurbishment /library/news/list/2022/12/21/recreational-reading-collection-now-on-level-1-south The Recreational Reading collection has now moved to Level 1 South of the Barr Smith Library, across from the Yaitya Ngutupira Collection. Come and relax on the comfy reading chairs or take a book home for the break! December 21 2022 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2022/12/21/recreational-reading-collection-now-on-level-1-south /library/news/list/2020/06/24/a-new-look-for-trove The ³ÉÈË´óƬ is proud to be part of Trove. Our collections contribute to a network of libraries, archives, universities, museums, and galleries that make Australia’s history freely discoverable. June 24 2020 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2020/06/24/a-new-look-for-trove /library/news/list/2020/02/14/art-in-action-creation-of-the-world-of-ideas-mural Visit the Barr Smith Library and see a work of art created before your eyes! Artist Guiyong Zhu (Zhuzhu), will be painting the World of Ideas mural during Orientation Week, starting Monday 24 February. An accompanying exhibition displays the inspiration for this artwork, showcasing the connections of Adelaide’s global university. February 14 2020 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2020/02/14/art-in-action-creation-of-the-world-of-ideas-mural /library/news/2018/10/02/come-and-browse-recreational-reading-collection Did you know that reading for just 6 minutes can reduce your stress levels by over 60%? October 02 2018 Dan McCafferty /library/news/2018/10/02/come-and-browse-recreational-reading-collection /library/news/2018/05/23/microform-relocation Due to ongoing building works and refurbishment, the majority of the University Library’s collection of microfiche and microfilm are now held at the Law Library. May 23 2018 Dan McCafferty /library/news/2018/05/23/microform-relocation