Adelaide University Library respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations' Traditional Owners of the lands that are home to our campuses located in Adelaide, Magill, Mawson Lakes, Waite, Roseworthy, Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are advised that the Adelaide Library Collection contains images, voices and names of deceased persons in physical and online resources.
The Library recognises the significance of the cultural knowledges contained within its Collection. The Library acknowledges some materials contain language that may not reflect current attitudes, were published without consent or recognition, or are 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.
Materials included in this catalogue may be subject to access conditions imposed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and/or depositors. Access to some materials may be subject to these terms and conditions which the Library is required to maintain.
In sharing information in library catalogues, it is important, and a condition of use, that we observe cultural protocols that are consistent with the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and appreciate sensitivities around certain content.
Bereavement practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples vary across different communities and regions. There is often sensitivity to seeing and hearing the name, image or voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who are deceased, as this may cause sadness or distress and in some cases, offend against strongly held cultural prohibitions.
Where footage, images or sound recordings of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are used, suitable warnings must be given at the beginning of the content. This will alert Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples that the catalogue material may contain images, voices or names of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who are deceased. This will allow the user to decide whether or not they access the material.
If you come across any resources that you believe violate copyright, legal standards, lore, or contain culturally sensitive content, you can flag them or request their removal by emailing library@adelaide.edu.au. We will promptly investigate and collaborate with you to address the issue.
Sometimes we retain offensive or harmful terms in collection descriptions for historical accuracy, or to document the issues and social context of a specific time, and the attitudes and opinions of the people who created the material. This is an important part of truth telling, and acknowledging the history of Australia.
Our cultural sensitivity warning alerts users who may be affected by this material that there may be words and descriptions which may be culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. This allows users to be informed as they engage with the collection. The Library acknowledges that the terms and annotations which may be encountered by these users may be harmful or cause offence. If users discover unacceptable language or content, they are encouraged to report these items to asklibrary@adelaide.edu.au.
We recognise that some resources within Adelaide Library Collections may be outdated, offensive, or retraumatising for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you or someone you know is impacted by these materials, please consider reaching out to one or more of the following services for support: