Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Students

The University Library is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment both online and in our physical libraries for all members of our University community.

To request support, contact Ask Library via email, chat, or phone. 

Support and services

The Library is committed to providing equitable access to services and resources for users with either a temporary or permanent disability. AU staff with a disability and students with an Access Plan are eligible for: 

  • The Off Campus Library Service (OCLS): Provides postal or email delivery of library resources and documents to you if you are unable to visit our campus libraries in person.
  • Appointments: Make an induction appointment with the Library, where you can discuss how you to access Library resources. Meet with us online or face-to-face. Contact Ask Library to request an appointment.
  • Alternative formats: If you need course readings or other Library resources in a different format to support your study or research, we can help. Just reach out to your Access and Inclusion Advisor to request a format change.
  • Requesting of items and photocopying.
    • Place your requests via Library Search for both physical loans and scanned items. Requests are filled within 24 hours - where possible.
    • Staff can also help you photocopy or scan a chapter or article yourself in the library or if you need help retrieving an item from the shelves.
    • Please note: the Library can copy material subject to the 'fair dealing' provisions of the Copyright Act. Should you require more than this, we can liaise with Access and Inclusion staff to see if your requests can be accommodated. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can access a variety of supports to assist with your education journey. The Library offers periodic introduction workshops, gathering spaces such as Tirkanthi Yangadlitya, individual induction appointments, and much more. If you are interested in accessing these supports, please speak with a First Nations Student Support Officer, or Ask Library.

Staff and students are also encouraged to explore a wider range of general supports, which are listed on the Marni Naa Pudni page.

These suites are available for Adelaide University students to use to minimise the impact of disabilities or medical conditions. Register with Access and Inclusion to access the suites with your student card. Once registered, you can book an Adaptive Technology suite. More information is available through Access and Inclusion.

Our campus libraries include specialised computer facilities for use at the following locations: 

  • Barr Smith Library: Room 301B. Level 3, to the left of the main entry 
  • Brookman Library: Room B3-27. From the main entry travel straight until you reach the corridor. Make a left hand turn, and the suite will be to your right.  
  • Jeffrey Smart Library: Room JS3-07, from the lifts make a right hand turn, keep walking past the computers, the suite will be on your left. 
  • Magill: Room A2-15, from the main entry walk straight past the computer, once past them the suite will be on your left. 
  • Mawson Lakes: Room C1-28, from the main entry make a right turn and walk past the computers, make a left turn, pass the lift and stairs to your left, the suite will be straight ahead.  

If you require assistance with locating these rooms, please contact Ask Library. 

These suites provide members of the University community a dignified, private and appropriate space that supports the needs of parents, for breastfeeding, and people with disabilities, medical or psychological needs.

  • Barr Smith Library: Room 301C. Level 3, to the left of the main entry.
  • Brookman Library: Room B4-10, from the lift turn left and head straight ahead, or from the stairs head towards the glass doors and turn right just before you reach them.
  • Jeffrey Smart Library: Room JS2-22B, behind the main lifts, at the end of the corridor past the toilets. 
  • Magill Library: Room B2-40, from the Library entrance, turn left, continue to the end of this wing of the Library and into the smaller lobby slightly to your right.
  • Mawson Lakes Library: Room C1-07, from the Library entrance turn immediately left and continue straight, passing the stairs on your right.

If you require assistance with locating these rooms, please contact Ask Library.

All libraries are accessible for students who have a disability or medical condition that impacts mobility.

For information on locating and accessing each campus library as well as the facilities available please refer to the relevant campus library location page. This includes information on:

  • Locating the library
  • Accessing each level of library
  • Accessible toilets
  • Silent study spaces
  • Seating options including height adjustable desks and specially adapted study tables

For assistance navigating or using any of our libraries contact Ask Library.

If you have religious needs including access to a prayer room or chaplain, please see Student Support.

The Library actively seeks to identify and eliminate barriers to inclusion, so if you have any feedback regarding Library services and support please provide this via Ask Library.

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