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Borrow a laptop at the Library

A red laptop self-service unit near the entrance to the Library

Need access to a laptop? Don鈥檛 panic! The Library has a new Laptop Self-Service Unit that provides students with 24/7 access to laptops that they can take off campus.

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Visualise Your Thesis - competition now open!

Visualise your thesis

Dust off your creative spark and present your research in a 60-second video or audio-visual presentation and you could win $1000! Submissions are now open for the 2023 Visualise your Thesis competition.

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Meet the author event with Sophie Gonzales, in conversation with Sean Williams

Come along to the latest Friends of the Library meet the author event on May 31 with Sophie Gonzales, in conversation with Sean Williams.

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Winner of the 2023 Hugh Martin Weir Prize

Ashley Dennis-Henderson wearing a graduation cap and gown in front of a busy Bonython Hall

The Barr Smith Library and Weir family are pleased to announce that Ashley Dennis-Henderson has been awarded the听2023 Hugh Martin Weir Prize.

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Access changes to Level 2 North

Photo shows desks in the Barr Smith Library Reading Room

Starting Monday 3 April 2023, the Library will begin its refurbishment of Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library. The first stage of the refurbishment will be in the Reading Room. Please note, there will be no access to the Reading Room from 3 April 2023.

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Using the Library with confidence

Row of students in the reading room, one girl is smiling at her computer

As you begin to delve into your subjects, don鈥檛 forget about the Library鈥檚 resources. Our resources can guide you to find and evaluate information through Library Search, as well as reference your information sources correctly.

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Open Education Week

It鈥檚 time to learn about open education! Running between 6 - 10 March 2023 and organised by (OEGlobal), is an opportunity to learn all about open educational resources (OERs).

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Welcome to Semester 1

Two students sitting in the Reading Room, chatting and smiling at each other

A big welcome to everyone starting (or returning to) their studies! We've compiled some of the services and support offered by the Library during your time at the 最新糖心Vlog. We are here to help you succeed.

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Five ways the Library can help your teaching

Teaching a group of students

Are you teaching next semester, trimester, or term? Here are five ways the Library can help you provide your students with an engaging learning experience.

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Recreational Reading Collection now on Level 1 South

Book shelves with books on them

The Recreational Reading collection has now moved to Level 1 South of the Barr Smith Library, across from the Yaitya Ngutupira Collection. Come and relax on the comfy reading chairs or take a book home for the break!

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