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Public Lecture by Justice Albert Louis Sachs: The Functions of an Apex Court: Who Empowered 11 Unelected Judges to Strike Down Laws of a Democratically Elected Parliament?
The Faculty of Law cordially invite to a Public Lecture Justice Albert Louis Sachs, South African Activist and a former judge of the Constitutional Court. Topic: The Functions of an Apex Court: Who Empowered 11 Unelected Judges to Strike Down Laws of a Democratically Elected Parliament? Programme …https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/sayas-blogging-workshop-2025
SAYAS Blogging Workshop 2025
Are you a masters or doctoral student or postdoctoral researcher in South Africa? Do you want to express yourself and share your thoughts and opinions, but do not have a platform to do so? If you are passionate about your research and want the opportunity to share this with the public, this workshop is your chance to learn about science…https://library.nwu.ac.za/copyright-and-plagiarism
Copyright and Plagiarism
[accordion collapsed], Copyright, Copyright is the right whereby certain products of the mind are protected by law. The Copyright Act (Act 98 of 1978) states that copyright is breached if a person who is not the owner of the copyright in any way reproduces literary or musical works without the owner’s permission. South Africa is a signatory of the Bern Convention for the…, Plagiarism, Plagiarism is the reproduction of somebody else’s work or ideas, presenting it as your own without giving recognition to that person. This represents academic or intellectual theft. Writing a sentence in your academic report or writing without a reference or quoting it in inverted commas implies that it is your work or idea. However, if this is…, The Library and Copyright, Lecturers can place material on eReserves for students, and the Library staff will ensure that copyright clearance is processed whenever necessary. To arrange training regarding copyright and plagiarism, contact: Mahikeng Library: Maphefo Maake at +27 (0)18 389 2322 Potchefstroom Library: Kgasane Seemela at +27 (0)18 389 2826 Vanderbijlpark…, Academic Integrity @ the NWU, Academic Integrity AI @ NWU How to cite ChatGPT [/accordion]https://library.nwu.ac.za/other-library-catalogues
Other Library Catalogues
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Connect with Us: News, Social Media & Apps
Library Blog Library Blog Library News: Blog, Blog posts before 2025 Notices Library News@NWU, Library Social Media (#nwulibraries), NWU Libraries Instagram NWU Libraries Instagram Instagram: nwulibraries NWU Libraries Facebook Page NWU Libraries Facebook Page Facebook: NWU Libraries NWU Libraries Twitter - X NWU Libraries Twitter - X X (Twitter) - @nwulibraries NWU Libraries YouTube NWU Libraries YouTube YouTube: NWU Libraries, Library Apps, Altmetric Altmetric bookmarklet for researchers LibKey LibKey Nomad browser extension BrowZine - mobile reading Overdrive Libby - ebooks Writefull Word Add-in, Quick links, Communication Policy Contact Ushttps://library.nwu.ac.za/passwords
Passwords
NWU Usernames and Passwords, 1. Primary Account: Central Authentication Service (CAS) Students: You will be assigned an NWU email address, e.g., 12345678@ mynwu.ac.za . This address will communicate with your lecturers and allow you to log in to all NWU systems, such as eFundi, your NWU Microsoft account, Wi-Fi, and Library Services. Password management : Read more about your…, How to Access Library Services, [accordion collapsed], Library Database Access - Registered NWU Students and Staff, NOTE! You must be a registered student/staff member of the North-West University to access library databases. Click here for a complete list of our user categories and services . On-campus access Access is given automatically via IP authentication. Some e-journals are individual subscriptions that do not work via IP authentication and require a…, Library Database Access - Non-Affiliated Users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students, IMPORTANT! THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT THE NWU UNIVERSITY AND HAVE A UNIVERSITY NUMBER. External users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students not registered with the University, can arrange for access to our databases via our Circulation Services Department at an additional fee . Not all external user categories…, Access to your Library Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, From your Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, you can access the following services: checked out items - see your current loans and renew them if possible overdue items and charges - details of fines issued by the library requested items - items you requested on hold, intercampus requests and Interlibrary Loans. restrictions and messages. For…, Access to Library eReserve Material and EndNote - Registered NWU Students and Staff, North-West University staff and students log in with their CAS username and password to access material placed on eReserves and to download EndNote . Course Reserves Access Course Reserves Access Click here to reset your password ( Video on how to reset your password .) if you forgot your password or contact the T&L Technologies Helpdesk…https://library.nwu.ac.za/photocopying-printing-and-scanning
Printing, photocopying and scanning
IT Service Catalogue: Printing and cost Standardisation and rules for printers and copiers Printing facilities for students, Mahikeng Library, Copy Shop on campus with printing and copy facilities. Printing facilities are available in the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Centre and the Senior Research Commons., Potchefstroom Libraries, PaperCut Loading Stations Nashua (Building F1, Basement) IT Walk-In Service (Building F20, Room G49) Problem Reporting Nashua is responsible for all printer-related matters, such as paper, toner, faulty printers, and maintenance. For assistance, contact Nashua at +27 (0)18 299 2825. Contact IT for PaperCut(software) problems at +27 (0)18 299 2700…, Vanderbijlpark, A Copy Shop is available on the ground floor of the Library. Services Printing, copying and scanning services are available. A coin-operated photocopy machine is available. Ring binding Lamination Problem Reporting IT is responsible for all printer-related matters, such as paper, toner, faulty printers, and maintenance. For assistance, contact IT…https://library.nwu.ac.za/binding
Binding Services
Binding of Theses and Dissertations, Application Form Complete the NWU Application form for binding work application form for binding and hand it in with your thesis. Guidelines: Submissions of Final Copies Guidelines: submissions of final copies Higher Degree Administration Mahikeng Enquiries: +27 (0)18 389 2699 Building A1 - Admissions, Rooms 120, 122, and 124 Potchefstroom…, Other Binding and Repairs, Application form for other binding and repairs, Bindery Contact Details, Mahikeng Library: Nomzingisi Madikane at +27 (0)18 389 2198 Potchefstroom Library: Asha Hembly at +27 (0)18 299 2811 Vanderbijlpark Library: Daniel Monyamane at +27(0)16 910 3044, Payment, Payment must already be made by the time your thesis is dropped off. Internet Payment: Bank Name: ABSA Bank Account Holder Name: North-West University Account Type: Cheque Account Branch Code: 632 005 Bank Account Number: 670 642 313 Reference: Your Name + Binding Please email proof of payment to asha.hembly@nwu.ac.za . OR Pay at the cashiers in…, Artificial Leather Cover Colours, Cover Colours: Maroon Cover Blue Cover Green Cover Brown Cover Black Cover Font Colours: Gold Font Silver Fonthttps://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions
Acquisitions
, Source Recommendations, Suggest a source the Library should acquire . Note: Only registered students and staff can make suggestions., Who to contact regarding new acquisitions, Mahikeng Library: Molly Kekana at +27 (0)18 389 2407 Potchefstroom Library: Carine Basson at +27 (0)18 299 2818 Vanderbijlpark Library: Malose Langa at +27 (0)16 910 3042https://library.nwu.ac.za/training
Training and Training Manuals
The Library provides training to assist students and staff in using the library and its databases. Training sessions can be arranged for individuals or groups. We want to encourage our academics to organise training sessions for their students. Training Material Training manuals Online tutorials/videos Support guides Training Calendars All…, Undergraduate Training, Contact your Faculty Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Information literacy walk-in course Training undergraduate students in database searches, and how to avoid plagiarism using NWU referencing techniques., Postgraduate Training, Contact your Faculty Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Database searches How to avoid plagiarism using NWU referencing techniques and the use of Reference Management Tools. Understanding bibliometrics and altmetrics. Setting up an ORCID and other researcher IDs to enhance research impact. (In…, Research and Open Scholarship Training, Contact your Research and Open Scholarship Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Accredited Journals : Choosing a Journal for Publication. Everything you need to know about journals before I publish (e.g. in which journal to publish, guidelines for authors when submitting a journal article) Creating…, Undergrad Survival Guide, Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide, Postgrad Support Guide, Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide , Academic Staff Guide, Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guidehttps://library.nwu.ac.za/code-conduct
Code of Conduct
Library Code of Conduct Library Code of Conducthttps://library.nwu.ac.za/library-services-students-disabilities
Services for the Differently Abled
Library Services, Braille, eBooks, Large Print & Audio Books Search WorldCat Discovery Keyword Author Subject Title Subject ISBN Advanced Search The Library provides proxy services to our disabled users: Proxy services refer to services offered by the Library to users who cannot use a Library service or function due to a disability. The Librarian will then…, NWU Services, Disability Rights Unit, Free Software, Screen Reading Software Open Dyslexic Click Reader NVDA DeskTop Zoom Browsers openWeb WebbIE Text to Speech Natural Readers Text 2 Speechhttps://library.nwu.ac.za/google-scholar-search
Google Scholar Search
Google Scholar Tip: Use Google Scholar with our LibKey Tools [ Video ] [accordion collapsed], How to get full-text articles in Google Scholar, Look for the " NWU " link next to each result. Use that link to get the full text via the Libraries' subscriptions. Full text articles on Google Scholar Search Full text articles on Google Scholar Search , What to do if the full-text article link does not show?, If the link does not appear next to any results, please configure your Google Scholar account . You can also link your Google account to the NWU. The "NWU" links will then appear even if you don't start your search from the current web page. How to configure your Google Scholar account Click on the hamburger menu, then on Settings and Library…, Need more help?, Contact your Faculty Librarian for help with Google Scholar. [/accordion]https://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2019
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2019
Prof Robert Balfour, Welcome, North-West University (NWU) is honoured to host in 2019 the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) on its Vaal Campus. NWU is a unique institution situated in two of South Africa's provinces (one highly urbanised and the other a rural heartland), with distance education offered in some 53 learning centres around South Africa and…, Welcome Message: Information Literacy in all spheres of life, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is my singular honour to welcome you all to this first International Conference on Information Literacy hosted by the North-West University as a sister conference to the European Conference on Information Literacy. I am particularly excited that this partnership has come to fruition. For the past few…, Conference Theme, Information literacy in all spheres of life, Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2019 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policy makers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. PechaKucha These sessions will cover work in progress reports, fresh…, General Conference Topics, Information literacy in different contexts of everyday life (hobbies, arts, self-development, sports, physical exercise, cooking, homing, etc.) Information literacy and active citizenship Information literacy and health and well-being Information literacy for different groups (adults, children, young people, disadvantaged groups) Information…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2024, Sister Conference, European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), Conference photos, Available on our Facebook page in the Photos>ICIL2019 folder. , Important Dates, First call for papers: 28 January 2019 Submissions open: 11 February 2019 - 17 May 2019 Second call for papers: 28 February 2019 Reviews: 1 April - 27 May 2019 Feedback on abstracts: 31 May 2019 Registration: 15 March 2019 - 16 September 2019, Important Documents, PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL-Sponsorshttps://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-contact
ICIL 2019 - Contact
Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Standing Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Prof Jako Olivier (Faculty of Education: Self-Directed Learning) Programme Committee jako.olivier@nwu.ac.za Thoko Tswaile (Library and Information Service: Client Services) Logistics Committee thoko.tswaile@nwu.ac.zahttps://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-programme
ICIL 2019 - Conference Programme
PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs, Sunday 22 September 2019, 15:00-18:00 Registration and arrival coffee/tea - Library Foyer [Building 13], Monday 23 September 2019, 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 Welcoming [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] 9:30 International keynote: Prof. Serap Kurbanoglu Information Literacy in the Post-Truth Era [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Mathew Moyo 10:15 Questions - keynote 10:30 Coffee/tea & Poster presentations [Buidling 6]…, Tuesday 24 September 2019, 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 International keynote: Prof. Thomas P. Mackey Building Communities of Trust: Metaliterate Learning for a Post-Truth Society [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Jako Olivier 9:45 Questions - keynote Parallel sessions Samancor Auditorium [Building 6] Old Mutual Auditorium […, Wednesday 25 September 2019, 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 International keynote: Prof. Irina Zhilavskaya Future of Media and Information Literacy: Russian perspective [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Bosire Onyancha 10:00 Questions - keynote Parallel sessions Samancor Auditorium [Building 6] Old Mutual Auditorium [Building 6…, Thursday 26 September 2019, 7:30 Registration and coffee/tea [Foyer, Building 6] 9:00 International keynote: Prof. Trudi E. Jacobson Creating Shareable Knowledge: Exploring the Synergy between Metaliteracy and Open Pedagogy [Samancor Auditorium, Building 6] Chairperson: Serap Kurbanoglu 9:45 Questions - keynote 10:00 South Africa National Convention Bureau - Bid Support…, Friday 27 September 2019, Optional excursions, Poster presentations, Library enhancing user information skills through Information Literacy: A case study of the University of Limpopo Library Abigail Shoroma Wow! Faculty Information Literacy: Do they also need training? The Case of a University in United Arab Emirates Mary Sengati-Zimba , Presentation types, Keynotes: 45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for discussion/questions Papers/Doctoral forum: 20-minute presentation with 10 minutes for discussion/questions PechaKucha: 6-minute presentation with 4 minutes for remarks/questions [The last 5 minutes of the sessions will be used to move between rooms.]https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-speakers
ICIL 2019 - Speakers
International keynote speakers, Prof Serap Kurbanoglu Prof. Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey) Serap Kurbanoglu received her PhD in Information Studies from Sheffield University, UK. She is a professor at the Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University. One of her main research areas is information literacy. She has numerous publications and is involved in numerous…, National Speakers, Prof Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha was the Head of the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, from July 2011 to September 2015. He holds a PhD in Library and Information Science. Prof…https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-committees
ICIL 2019 - Committees
, Conference Organizing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (Chair) Hendra Pretorius (Co-chair) Prof Jako Olivier Neli Kaunda Louise Vos Thoko Tswaile Elize van Eldik, Programme Committee, Prof Jako Olivier (Chair) Anneke Butler Erika Rood Hendra Pretorius Jacques Heyns Martie Esterhuizen Dr Mathew Moyo Dr Natasha Ravyse Siviwe Bangani , Logistics Committee, Thoko Tswaile (Chair) Carine Basson Hendra Pretorius Lindsay Reid Tiny Moripa Yvonne Engelbrecht, Fundraising Committee, Neli Kaunda (Chair) Henriëtte Groenewald Lindsay Reid Manare Tshenye Martin Nkoane Sonja Muller, Marketing Committee, Louise Vos (Chair) Boitumelo Masilo Dina Mashiyane Glenda Makate Helet Swanepoel Lezelle Snyman Louise Harmse, Web Committee, Elize van Eldik (Chair) Lindsay Reid Louw Venterhttps://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-venue-directions
ICIL 2019 - Venue and Directions
Venue, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Address: Hendrik van Eck Blvd, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa , Directions to the NWU: Vanderbijlpark Campus, R59 FROM JOHANNESBURG Follow the R59 past Alberton to Vereeniging, go through Vereeniging and take the R42 to Vanderbijlpark. At the Pick ‘n Pay traffic light, turn left, go over the four-way and continue straight over the next four-way stop. At the three-way stop (River Spray on your left), turn right at the traffic light into Hendrik van Eck…https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-accomodation