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Research Support Services
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, About Us, Research and Open Scholarship Home The Library and Information Service (LIS) is an essential partner in the research process, providing access to resources, research assistance, information literacy, data management support, collaboration and networking, digital scholarship, archival and special collections, support for open access and services…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ir-information-resources
Information Resources and Systems (IRS)
, About, The Information Resources and Systems (IRS) Department within the Library and Information Service (LIS) comprises three sections: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Metadata Services, and Library Systems. Its primary mandate is to enhance and expand the library’s collection of information resources by acquiring, processing, maintaining, and…, Manager: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Carine Basson Photo of Carine Basson Click and drag to resize Carine Basson +27 (0)18 299 2818 Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom, Manager: Metadata Services, Molly Kekana Photo of Molly Kekana Click and drag to resize Molly Kekana +27 (0)18 389 2407 Molly.Kekana@nwu.ac.za Building A-7 Mahikeng, Manager: Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Photo of Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom , Sections and Services, [accordion collapsed], Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Acquisitions This department is responsible for acquiring printed and electronic material. Our resources and serials are listed in the following databases: Worldcat Discovery WorldCat Discovery WorldCat Discovery - A-Z Titles BrowZine - Academic Journals They can also be contacted for: Donation/Gifts Resources the Library should acquire. (Note:…, Metadata Services, This department is responsible for cataloguing all the printed material on the NWU library shelves. Our Library Catalogue is listed at Sierra Library Catalogue WorldCat Discovery, Library Systems, Library IT Support This department forms the backbone or engine of the library. It is not only the department that supports all the other library departments but also directs the library's e-strategy as the driving force towards becoming a virtual, digital and multimedia library. Library IT support involves managing the information technology used…http://library.nwu.ac.za/information-services-and-faculty-librarians
Information Services
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About Us: Library Profile, Reports and Policies
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Academic Integrity
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Circulation Services
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Call for applications
Hydrogen Technologies Training Programme: 10th – 21st August 2026 North-West University Background North-West University (NWU), through its HySA Infrastructure programme, invites students to apply for an intensive Hydrogen Technologies Training Programme aimed at developing skills and practical exposure in the growing hydrogen…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nsfas-delays-leave-students-dealing-stress-and-uncertainty
NSFAS delays leave students dealing with stress and uncertainty
For many students, the anxiety over funding begins before lectures even start. A late or missing payment by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can mean uncertainty over registration, accommodation and access to study material. A study by Reynold Feris from the Student Accounts department at the Mahikeng Campus of North-West…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robots
Library Robots
Library robot banner , About, NWU LIS is embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by introducing the library's Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The physical library robot will take over mundane tasks and respond instantly to our library clients. The primary mission of library employees can be performed with greater accuracy and reliability. It will also help…, About our Robots, [accordion collapsed], Robots on each campus, Photo of the NWU Library Robot The NWU robots assist students with efficient library navigation by offering real-time guidance to specific sections, answering basic questions, and providing information about library resources and operating hours. Mahikeng: Sebueng (Talkative) This robot is located on the ground floor in front of the Circulation…, The Robots can assist you with, Navigating the library and finding specific sections Locating librarian offices and restrooms Answering general questions about the library Providing information on library services and operating hours Offering guidance on how to use library resources, How to interact with the Robot, Start a conversation Tap the robot’s screen to begin interacting. Ask a question The robot can answer library-related queries, such as directions to librarian offices, restrooms, and other facilities. If the robot gets stuck or doesn't return to its dock Press the red button on the back of the robot. Manually guide it back to its docking station.…, Specifications of the robots, Autonomous navigation Moves independently across the library floor. Avoids obstacles and patrons while adjusting to different flooring types. Monitors battery levels and automatically returns to the charging station when power drops below 20%. Elevator access (Future Upgrade) Designed with the potential to be upgraded for elevator use. It will…, Contact, Photo of Sibusiso Sigudla Sibusiso Sigudla Mahikeng +27 (0)18 389 2211 Photo of Amkele Jampethu Amkele Jampethu Potchefstroom +27 (0)18 285 2668 Photo of Thabang Lediga Thabang Lediga Vanderbijlpark +27 (0)18 910 3495http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/amare-abebe
Amare Abebe
After completing his postgraduate training specialising in gravitation and cosmology at UCT, Amare Abebe joined the NWU as a postdoctoral research fellow in 2014 and has remained here ever since, where he is now a professor of physics and the current director of the Centre for Space Research (CSR). His research focuses on understanding the origin…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/rasheed-adeleke
Rasheed Adeleke
I am presently a full Professor of Microbiology at North-West University, Potchefstroom campus, North-West. I worked as a Senior Researcher at the Agricultural Research Council between 2011 and 2019. I obtained my PhD degree from the University of Pretoria, Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology. I am an alumnus of the Borlaug fellowship…http://library.nwu.ac.za/libraries-and-branches
Libraries and Spaces
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Library Services
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