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
Music in the Library
Saturday 14 October 2023 - Musical Fusion - East meets West
Author events
More to be announced soon.
Discovery Series
Lunchtime series between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm unless otherwise stated, offering first-hand accounts of discoveries in the Barr Smith Library and usage of the collections for research.
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 -
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, Independent Theatre. Wines by Coriole Vineyards .
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Links of interest