Friends of the Library
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library network promotes and fosters interest and support for the University Library from alumni and the wider community.
The Friends also increase and broaden knowledge of the collections and services of the library, develop relationships with other libraries and cultural organisations, and assist with fundraising activities.
Membership of this network is available to:
- University of Adelaide Graduates.
- Current students.
- Past and present staff members of the University.
- Anyone who has a common interest in the objectives of the network.
Friends of the Library AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the University of Adelaide Library Network will be held Monday 27 May 2024 at 5:30 pm in the G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Ground Floor, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide.
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Upcoming events
Thursday 9 May 2024 - Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM): Who are we? What do we do? A panel discussion by special guest speakers and panellists guided by Facilitator Eleanor Scicchitano, Director Post Office Projects. In association with the Art History and Curatorship Alumni Network (AHCAN).
Monday 27 May 2024 - Robert Barr Smith: A life of Power, Passion and Philanthropy. Presented by Cheryl Hoskin, with a screening of award-winning short film, The Magic of Auchendarroch, introduced by Director Carolyn Corkindale.
A South Australia’s History Month 2024 event presented jointly with Friends of the State Library of South Australia .
Discovery series
Lunchtime series offering first-hand accounts of discoveries in the Barr Smith Library. More to be announced soon.
View the past events archive Digital recordings of past events
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Benefits of membership
To become a member, please complete this online form and select the Friends of the University of Adelaide Library option under Join a network.
Benefits of becoming a Friend include:
- Newsletters and invitations to events.
- Concession prices and free programs at all Independent Theatre productions.
- Two tickets per member at reduced prices for University Theatre Guild performances.
- Reciprocal benefits with Australian Federation of Friends of Museums (AFFM).
- 10% discount on purchases at a wide range of wonderful booksellers - list currently being reviewed.
Download the Friends Terms of Reference.
Read President Dr Rachel Spencer’s report to the Friends AGM 31 May 2023.
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Friends of the Library Patron and Committee
Patron The Hon Christopher Legoe AO KC President Dr Rachel Spencer Secretary Mr Paul Wilkins Assistant Secretaries Mr Hamish Barrett Dr Janet Fuss Treasurer Mr Tony McArthur Ordinary members Ms Carmen Asche, Ms Elizabeth Chang, Dr Kym Teh Ex Officio Ms Lee Amoroso, University Librarian nominee Mr Ron Layton, Immediate Past President Mrs Samantha Sturm, Associate Director Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
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Contact us
For further information or enquiries about the Friends of the Library, please contact us at friends_library@adelaide.edu.au
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Our sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors and appreciate their ongoing support.
Author events are proudly sponsored by Wakefield Press , University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Wines by Coriole Vineyards .
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Links of interest