The Adelaide University Library will provide a wide variety of study spaces, resources and services, with knowledgeable and friendly staff who are ready to help when you need it. The library will harness the unique history, resources, expertise and innovative practices of both founding institutions to create a unified, dynamic hub of knowledge and learning.
Whether you’re a new or current student, the Adelaide University Library will be there to support you throughout your studies.
With eight metropolitan campus locations, our current library spaces offer a safe and relaxing environment suitable for study, research and group work.
Barr Smith Library, located at Adelaide City Campus - East
Brookman Building Library, located at Adelaide City Campus - East
Law Library, located at Adelaide City Campus - East
Jeffrey Smart Building, located at Adelaide City Campus - West
Each of our libraries are open for extended hours, including 24-hour areas within the Barr Smith Library and Jeffrey Smart Building. Information about current opening hours for libraries can be found at the University of South Australia Library and University of Adelaide Library websites.
As an Adelaide University student, you’ll have access to an impressive collection of physical and digital resources including books, ebooks, journals, databases and special collections. Explore the current collections held by the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide libraries on their respective websites.
Online guides and courses have been designed to assist you in your learning and research. Our experienced librarians offer workshops and appointments across a wide range of learning and research topics. For a full list of services visit the University of South Australia and University of Adelaide library websites.
When will I have access to the Adelaide University Library online collections?
I am a current student at the University of South Australia or the University of Adelaide, which library do I use until the transition to Adelaide University?
Will I need to buy textbooks as an Adelaide University student?
Will my current loans carry over to the Adelaide University Library?
Can I visit or study in any of the library spaces at UniSA and the University of Adelaide?
I am already a student at UniSA or the University of Adelaide. Can I access print materials from the other institution’s library?
Where do I return my books after January 2026?
Will my password to access library resources change?
