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Jane Austen: the French connection

Bookings essential! Join us on Saturday 17 October for a special听benefit concert for the Barr Smith Library with the Jane Austen Society of South Australia.听This will be听a听unique performance of pieces from Jane Austen鈥檚 rich collection of manuscript music books.
Did you miss Open Day?

If you missed out on visiting our booth during Virtual Open Day, a听video created especially for our students is now available online. Get an听overview of the University Library and all its facilities and services.
Mid-semester break - opening hours
Mid-semester break is already听upon us and there are changes to听the opening hours for some of the University libraries. View听听颈苍蹿辞谤尘补迟颈辞苍.
Writing Studio at the Barr Smith Library

Introducing the Writing Studio! This new space is a result of close collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, and will be home to creative writing classes and workshops, beginning in Semester 1.
Barr Smith Library stairs closed
Please be aware that the stairs leading down from the Barr Smith Library to the Barr Smith Lawns are currently unavailable until Wednesday 9th January due to building works. More information about the redevelopment of Union House can be found here.
Come and browse: Recreational Reading Collection

Did you know that reading for just 6 minutes can reduce your stress levels by over 60%?
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Advance notice: Noise disruptions on Level 1 - Thurs 1/11
On Thursday 1st November a University function is being held on Level 1 of the Barr Smith Library.
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Music Collection tours
For the week starting Monday 6th August, we will be running tours of the new collection and study spaces down on Level 1 of the Barr Smith Library, focusing specifically on the newly relocated Music Collection!
Semester 2 opening hours

Welcome back everyone! Opening hours at the Barr Smith Library have now gone back to normal and we are open from 8am until 8pm every weekday, and 10am until 5pm on weekends.
Mid-year break opening hours
Mid-year break begins this week and library hours are changing!