Brookman Library

Brookman Library

The Brookman Building, opened in 1903, is named after Sir George Brookman, a well-known South Australian businessman. It was originally built to house the South Australian School of Mines and Industries. Over time, this institution became part of the University of South Australia in 1991, and later joined Adelaide University in 2026.

The library is named the David Murray Library, in honour of Sir David Murray—a respected merchant and parliamentarian—who made a generous donation to help establish it.

Located at the Adelaide City Campus East, the Brookman Library offers a range of spaces designed for study, research, and group work, making it a welcoming and versatile environment for students and staff

Highlights include: 

  • Over 550 study spaces 
  • Over 150 computers 
  • Meeting rooms 
  • Printing, scanning, photocopying and binding facilities 
  • Designed to be a welcoming place for students to study, learn, and recharge

Use the Service Point to contact Brookman Library staff in the library.  

Brookman Library is located at the rear of the Brookman Building on level 3, corner of Frome Road and North Terrace.  View campus map.

The library can be accessed from level 3 of the Brookman Building. Within the library a lift provides access to all levels of the library.  

  • Accessible toilets are located on level 3.  
  • An Adaptive Technology Suite is available for Adelaide University students to minimise the impact of disabilities or medical conditions. Register with Access and Inclusion to access the suites with your student card. More information is available through Access and Inclusion
  • A Multi-Access Suite provides members of the University community with access to a private and appropriate space that supports the needs of parents, breastfeeding parents, and people with disabilities, medical or mental health conditions. More information is available through Access and Inclusion.

The following items are available for loan from the lapsafe in the library: 

  • Over 550 study spaces (combination of desk, group, carrel and computer) with some being bookable. 
  • Group discussion areas 
  • Quiet study areas located in B4-16 (no computers) and B3-35 
  • Silent study area located in B3-22 (no computers) and C4-07A (when not booked for training or other purposes) 
  • Over 150 computers 
  • Study rooms 
  • Height adjustable desks
  • Anatomy models  
  • Binder and binding supplies  
  • Laptops for loan   

The returns chute is inside the library, opposite the Service Point, on the right just before the print room. Items can be returned to any of the Adelaide University libraries

Printing is available on each level and uses your student quota. All of the printers in the library can also be used for photocopying and scanning. Learn more about printing, photocopying and scanning in the library.

BYO charging cord and use one of the many power (and USB power) points throughout the Library. 

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