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A Masterclass in Generative AI - 20 March 2024

GenAI Masterclass

Heard about AI but not sure how to use it at university? Register to attend the Library's online masterclass for students in using generative AI (GenAI). You'll learn how GenAI works, how to create effective prompts, and how to use GenAI critically and ethically. Registration essential.

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Gallery talk - Entwined: string games across cultures

Delve deeper, into the research behind the University's latest exhibition Entwined: string games across cultures, with Dr Robyn McKenzie. This talk will explore threads from the collection of world-renowned string expert Honor Maude, cared for by the University Library.

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Welcome to O Week 2024

Today marks the start of this year's O Week! This year we are offering a selection of workshops for all new (and returning) students. Continue reading for full details of our orientation program.

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Friends of the Library event with Dr Margot Osborne

Margot Osborne

Come along to the first Friends of the Library author event for the year with Dr Margot Osborne on 8 April 2024. Dr Osborne will be discussing her new book "The Adelaide Art Scene: Becoming contemporary, 1939-2000".

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Waite Campus Library closed

The Waite Campus Library is currently closed. We are in the process of upgrading our air conditioning system, necessitating the isolation of the building and restricting on-site access. Unfortunately, we won't be able to fulfill any item requests during this time, and returns placed through the chutes will not be processed until the Library reopens.

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Changes to Library Services during the holiday break

Ask Library and all of the campus libraries (excepting Barr Smith Library Level 3) will be closed from 3:00 pm Friday 22 December to Monday 1 January 2024 (inclusive).

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Course Readings has a new look!

Bird eye view of a laptop and some students

Starting Tuesday 19 December 2023, you'll notice a new and improved look to Course Readings, along with some fantastic updates. While the functionality remains very similar, some key enhancements have been made to streamline your experience and make Course Readings even more user-friendly.

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Requesting cut-off dates

During the holiday period there will be a pause to the usual requesting of items from our libraries and storage facilities.

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Images of Learning and Teaching competition winners 2023

Liz Reed image - two female presenting students inside a cave with some archeological equipment, smiling at the camera

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Images of Learning and Teaching competition at the University of Adelaide is Dr Liz Reed with her exceptional photograph, The thrill of discovery.

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Empowering future-ready learners with future-focused course material

The University Library will be showcasing how we can partner with teaching academics to co-design bespoke learning solutions for students, at the Festival of Learning and Teaching.

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