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.
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Upcoming events
The program of 2019 Friends Events is:
- 4 April: Why a new history of South Australia? Paul Sendziuk and Robert Foster
- 16 May: The People's Poet Transformed, Geoff Goodfellow
- 20 June: Emotional reactions to Adelaide: Settler letter writing in the early years, Jade Riddle (Discovery Series)
- 25 July: The Kaurna children's letters of 1840-1843, Rob Amery (Discovery Series)
- 29 August: Mary Lee: the life and times of a 'turbulent anarchist' and her battle for women's rights, Denise George
- 3 October: Stardust and Golden, Doug McEachern
- 14 November: Still to be announced
Events are open to all, with $10 admission payable at the door - FREE for current students. Author and scholar events are proudly sponsored by Wakefield Press and Mantra Hotel. Wines are sponsored by Coriole Vineyards.
*The Barr Smith Discovery Series is a one-hour lunchtime series, offering first-hand accounts of discoveries in the Barr Smith Library and information regarding the usage of the collections for research.$40 SUBSCRIPTION TO 2019 EVENTS OFFERED TO MEMBERS
As a member, you are entitled to a $40 subscription, covering all six 2019 events. You will receive a receipt upon purchase and front of house staff will be notified to waive the $10 door charge on entry. Purchase a subscription now.
To become a member, please complete this online form and select the Friends of the University of Adelaide Library option under Join a network.
View the past events archive or access digital recordings of author and scholar 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:
- Library membership at the reduced annual rate of $55 - contact Ask Library for more information.
- 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.
Download the Friends Terms of Reference.
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Adopt-a-book
The Barr Smith library holds many early printed and rare books collected largely through generous donation. This is a working collection and these unique and valuable resources support and stimulate the University's extensive and varied teaching and research programs. many of these items, now housed in Rare Books and Special Collections, are in need of repair and restoration to ensure the works are available for the continued benefit of future generations of scholars.
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Friends of the Library Patron and Committee
Patron Christopher Legoe QC AO President Ron Layton Secretary Paul Wilkins Assistant Secretary Hamish Barrett Treasurer Janet Fuss Members Sonja Grdosic, Maggi Boult Ex Officio Teresa Chitty, University Librarian Jane Lomax-Smith, Immediate Past President Candace Cummings, External Relations Officer -
Contact us
For further information about the Friends of the Library, please contact us at friends_library@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8313 4064.
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Sponsors
All author and scholar events are proudly sponsored by Wakefield Press and Mantra Hotel. Wines are sponsored by Coriole Vineyards. We appreciate their ongoing support.