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Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS)
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Guides, Events and Training, Select a Research Guide from our list:, , Other Guides, A-Rules (General Academic Rules) PDF document NWU Language Directorate: style guide (PDF) PDF document Manual for Higher Degree Studies (PDF) MS Word Postgraduate Template PDF document Open Science Booklet (PDF) Referella: Referencing Guides Postgraduate Support Guide PDF document Postgraduate Support Guide (PDF) Academic Staff Guide PDF…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-locations
Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Locations, Find your nearest Research Commons location and access maps, directions, and opening hours., Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng Library, Building A-7, Ground Floor Campus map Show map Google Maps , Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A, Third Floor Campus map Show map Google Maps , Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark Library, Building A14, Split Level 2 Campus map Show map Google Mapshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
ROSS - Bookings/Spaces
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Bookings and Spaces, The postgraduate space provides exclusive access to all honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students and academic and research staff. Exciting opportunities to get acquainted with world-class products, techniques and methods are offered regularly. Researchers in different fields of study will be allowed to rub shoulders and, by doing so,…, Policies, Food & Beverage, Only snacks and covered beverages are allowed within the Commons. NO messy foods such as pizza, pies or lunch boxes are allowed in the Commons. You may eat outside the library. Please wipe any spills on the workspace, and throw trash in the dustbin., Workspace, Spaces are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Don't leave your belongings overnight. No PC/workspace should be left unattended for more than 1 hour. No PC/workspace should be reserved for anyone. If the workspace is unattended for more than 1 hour, your belongings will be removed and kept at the Helpdesk. You MAY leave your belongings…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-information-learning-services
Information and Learning Services (ILS)
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Information Services Appointments, Bookings & Events Forms My Account, About Us, ILS: Information and Lending Services Entity Information and Learning Services plays a pivotal role in advancing the overarching mission of Library and Information Service (LIS) by continuously enhancing how information is discovered, accessed, and utilised across the institution. Through innovative technologies, user-centred design, and proactive…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-circulation-lending-services
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, About Us, ILS: Circulation and Lending Services Section Circulation and Lending Services constitute a fundamental pillar of library operations, serving as the primary interface between the library and its users for managing all aspects of lending and returning library materials. This includes overseeing the checkout and return process, handling course…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-access
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, Access & User Categories, [accordion collapsed], NWU Students and Staff, Only registered students and staff members of North-West University are permitted to access our libraries and databases. Physical Access: A valid university card is required to access any of the NWU libraries. My Account: Log in to Manage Your WorldCat Discovery Account your account using your CAS username and password. Databases: Database access…, Prospective Master's and PhD Students, Prospective Master's and PhD students can apply for access to any NWU library up to six months before registering as a master's or doctoral student. Please complete the PDF document Prospective Student Application Form (PDF) and submit it either in person at one of our Circulation desks or via email. Mahikeng: Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake…, Members of the Public, External members who wish to borrow materials or use library facilities must apply for membership by completing the PDF document External Membership Application Form (PDF) . Submit the completed form and/or proof of payment at one of our Circulation desks or via email. Mahikeng: Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake Maphefo.Maake@nwu.ac.za 📧…, User categories - How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Interlibrary Loans Undergraduate (Years 1–3) 6 14 Yes No 4th-Year Degree and Honours Students 10 30 Yes No Master’s and Doctoral Students 15 30 Yes Yes Academic staff 20 90 Yes Yes Support Staff 10 30 Yes Yes Managerial & Professional staff 15 90 Yes Yes Alumni (with…, Letter of Introduction, A Letter of Introduction is a request made by the NWU Library and Information Service (LIS) on behalf of a student or staff member, seeking permission to access another university's library. NWU LIS also accepts requests from other university libraries for their members to use our facilities, as outlined in the CHELSA Memorandum of Understanding…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-borrow-renew-return
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, How to Borrow Books, [accordion collapsed], Who can Borrow Books?, All registered staff and students of North-West University can borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions., Where to Borrow Books?, Circulation Desk At the Circulation Desk, you can check out, renew, and return books, pay fines, pick up holds, and more. These desks are typically located near the main entrance of each library. Self-Checkout Machines Self-service machines are available at all main campus libraries for your convenience. If you encounter any issues, please visit…, How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Interlibrary Loans Undergraduate (Years 1–3) 6 14 Yes No 4th-Year Degree and Honours Students 10 30 Yes No Master’s and Doctoral Students 15 30 Yes Yes Academic staff 20 90 Yes Yes Support Staff 10 30 Yes Yes Managerial & Professional staff 15 90 Yes Yes Alumni (with…, Requesting Items that are on Loan or Missing, If a book you want is currently out on loan, you can request it through the hold service at the Circulation Desk. The library may ask you to return high-demand books earlier than their due date. If an item you want to borrow is missing from the shelves, report it to the Circulation Desk. Library staff will search for it and place a hold on it for…, Borrowing During Recess, If you're going on vacation and have books on your record, or plan on borrowing books before leaving, ask Circulation Services to adjust the due dates to match the start of the new term. You can also renew your books online . Check the library website for operating hours ., Email Reminder Notices, For NWU Staff and Students: You’ll receive notices via email and SMS about recalled items, hold requests , document delivery (intercampus requests), and overdue items . Ensure that Campus Administration has your correct email address and phone number. For Other Library Members: You’ll receive notifications via email or SMS regarding recalled items…, How to Renew Books, [accordion collapsed], Please note the following, You are allowed a maximum of two renewals per book. Items requested by another user cannot be renewed. Return these items as soon as possible. If returned after the due date, a recall fine will apply, in addition to an overdue fine. Items from the reserve collection cannot be renewed. Interlibrary Loan items are renewed separately . Please contact…, You can renew your books using any of the following methods, Web Renewal: Go to your account and renew your books online. [ User Guide ] Self-Checkout Machine: You can renew your books using the self-checkout machine, but please note that the following conditions will prevent renewal: If the item is on its expiry date. If the books are already overdue. If you have outstanding fines exceeding R10.00. If the…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-document-delivery
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, Document Delivery (Intercampus Requests), What is Document Delivery?, Document Delivery allows NWU staff and students to borrow books and request scanned materials from other NWU campus libraries., How to Use Document Delivery?, Submit requests via the WorldCat Discovery form Registered NWU staff and students can use Document Delivery. Journal articles and scanned pages are emailed to the requester via article exchange. You’ll be notified when books are ready for pickup at your home library. Document Delivery User Manual, Requests between NWU Libraries, Working days/hours are from Monday to Friday , 07:30 to 16:30, excluding weekends., Library Turnaround Time, [accordion collapsed], Books to Mahikeng, Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 3-7 working days to arrive in Mahikeng. Books from Vanderbijlpark Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Mahikeng. For more information, contact 📧 Email Itumeleng Kolodi Itumeleng Kolodi | 📱 Phone Itumeleng Kolodi +27 (0)18 389 2419 📧 Email Emilio Stuurman Emilio Stuurman | 📱 Phone Emilio Stuurman +27 (…, Books to Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library and branch libraries, Books from the Mahikeng Library take 3-7 working days to arrive in Potchefstroom. Books from Vanderbijlpark Library take 72 hours to arrive in Potchefstroom. Books between the Ferdinand Postma and branch libraries will be ready for pickup after 24 hours. For more information, contact: Ferdinand Postma Library: 📧 Email Sphe Dlakude Sphe Dlakude…, Books to Vanderbijlpark, Books from the Mahikeng Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 72 hours to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. For more information, contact 📧 Email Daniel Monyamane Daniel Monyamane | 📱 Phone Daniel Monyamane +27 (0)16 910 3231 📧 Email Siyabonga Sithole Siyabonga Sithole | 📱 Phone Siyabonga…http://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/contact-us
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Language Literacy Literature Initiative For Empowerment (3LIFE) in Communities Prof. Elma Marais elma.marais@nwu.ac.za Tel: +27 (0) 18 299 4725 Building: B5 | Office: K16 Potchefstroom Campus Holistic Wellbeing of Communities Prof. Julialet Rens Julialet.Rens@nwu.ac.za Tel: +27 (0) 18 299 1893…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-book-collections
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, Book Collections at NWU Libraries, [accordion collapsed], Short Loan Section, The Short Loan Section contains materials that can be borrowed for short periods, such as for a day, overnight, or over the weekend. Items borrowed overnight or for the weekend must be returned within one hour after the library opens. Failure to do so will result in a substantial fine and may lead to restrictions on future use of this service. The…, Open Collection, The Open Collection holds the majority of the library's materials , including subject-specific books, both old and new. These can be borrowed by any registered NWU user, with borrowing durations varying depending on user type. Libraries at Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Natural Sciences, and Theology use the term Open Collection ., Reference Collection, The Reference Collection consists of materials for quick consultation, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and indexes. These items cannot be borrowed and must be used within the library. eReference Works are also available online., Journal Collection, The Journal Collection includes periodicals, magazines, and serials that are published regularly. In addition to physical copies, access to a range of online journals is available through the library’s subscribed databases . [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, Courier Service for M and PhD Students, Master’s and Doctoral students at NWU can arrange for the delivery and return of books via courier service. For more details, please contact your nearest Circulation Desk for assistance., Mahikeng, 📧 Maphefo.Maake@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Mahikeng Library: Circulation Desk, Building A-7, Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli & University Drive, 2745, MMABATHO., Potchefstroom, 📧 Kgasane.Seemela@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2826 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Ferdinand Postma Library: Circulation Desk, Building E7A, Hoffman Street 11, 2531, POTCHEFSTROOM., Vanderbijlpark, 📧 Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)16 910 3310 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Vanderbijlpark Library: Circulation Desk, Building A14, 1900, VANDERBIJLPARK.http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-ereserves