Cultural Advice

Aboriginal Peoples are advised the Library Collection contains images, voices and names of deceased people in physical and online resources.

The Library recognises the significance of the traditional cultural knowledges contained within its Collection. The Library acknowledge some materials contain language that may not reflect current attitudes, was published without consent or recognition, or, is offensive. These materials reflect the views of the authors and/or the period in which they were produced and do not represent the views of the Library.

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Library Orientation

Hello and welcome to the UniSA Library! Whether you're new to study,  or looking for advanced support, the Library is here for you. The video below (2 min 55 sec) will give you a quick overview:

You can also head to the Library help page, or visit your discipline-specific Guide to get started!

If you have questions, please contact us through our Ask the Library service. We're open late, with staff available by phone, email, or chat from 8:30am to 11pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. Visit the Library Opening Hours page for more details. 

Ask the Library

Quiet Space during Orientation 

The following spaces at each metropolitan campus are available to students who want to take a break during the Orientation week. No booking is required; drop in and take time out as needed from 8am to 6pm.

  • Mawson Lakes C3-17
  • Magill A2-14
  • City East B3-32
  • City West JS2-02

Disability and Inclusion Library Tour

As part of UniSA's commitment to ensuring all students can fully participate in the educational experience, the Library staff are running Disability and Inclusion Library Support tours of all metropolitan campus libraries. Our commitment extends to neurodiverse students and students with disability ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and facilities. Come on a 30-minute tour with a Librarian to explore what the Library offers.

Tours are by appointment only and may cover:

  • Physical tour of the Library spaces
  • Library facilities and equipment
  • Visit the Library's physical collections
  • How to search the Library catalogue
  • How to access ebooks
  • How to book a study room

Please contact Ask the Library and request a Library support tour.

Explore Your Library Tours

As part of SP2 orientation activities, the Library is offering dedicated Library tours for those who are keen to learn more about the Library and what it has to offer. These tours are for commencing and continuing students.  They are in addition to the campus tours that take place during Orientation.  Bookings are essential.

What to expect:

    • Physical tour of the Library spaces, study rooms, and facilities
    • Visit the Library's physical collections
    • How to search the Library catalogue
    • How to book a study room

Register and secure your spot via the registration links below:

City West

Mawson Lakes

Magill

City East