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
Library tours
Please note: the tour scheduled for Wednesday 21 May has been cancelled.
The Library is delighted to offer tours of our new spaces in 2025. The tour will cover the Barr Smith Library (all floors) including the historic Reading Room. Come and hear about the refurbishments, the work involved in improving spaces and study areas with a focus on the student experience applying universal design principles. It will be an opportunity for FOTL members to see the new spaces and ask questions about how the spaces are used.
Amplify: Live at the UniBar
Join us for an exciting afternoon of live music at Amplify: Live at UniBar, a special event celebrating youth talent, community, and connection through music.
Date: Saturday 31 May 2025
Venue: UniBar, North Terrace Campus
Tickets: Book now -
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.
- 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 27 May 2024.
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Friends of the Library Patron and Committee
Patron The Hon Christopher Legoe AO KC President Dr Rachel Spencer Vice President Dr Ankit Agarwal Secretary Dr Richa Gulati Treasurer Dr Sindy Millington Ordinary members Ms Carmen Asche, Kavita Bhandari, Ms Elizabeth Chang, Mr Ron Layton, Dr Kym Teh Ex Officio Ms Rachel Clements, Senior Manager, Client Services, University Library 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 alumni@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