About
The Information Resources (IR) department within the Library and Information Service (LIS) encompasses four distinct entities: Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Electronic Resources Management, and Bindery Services. The primary mandate of the IR Department is the enhancement and expansion of the library's collection of information resources. The activities, processes, and responsibilities within this department are centred on the acquisition, processing, upkeep, and administration of these resources. The IR Department plays a pivotal role in supporting the entire academic community spanning all three campuses. This is achieved through the curation of an appealing collection comprising both physical and digital resources such as books, ebooks, journals, and databases, among others. Our paramount objective is to ensure a seamless and unrestricted access experience for our students and researchers, thereby fostering an environment conducive to scholarly exploration.
Contact
Ntobeko Sikhakhane
Manager: Information Resources
+27 (0)18 299 2856
Ntobeko.Sikhakhane@nwu.ac.za
Potchefstroom, Building E7
Services
Acquisitions & Serials
This department is responsible for acquiring printed material.
Source Recommendations
- Suggest a source the Library should acquire.
Note: Only registered students and staff can make suggestions.
Meet our Staff
Molly Kekana
Senior Librarian (MC)
+27 (0)18 389 2407
Vacant
Senior Librarian (PC & VC)
+27 (0)18 299 2789
Cataloguing
This department is responsible for cataloguing all the printed material on the NWU library shelves.
Our Library Catalogue is listed at
Meet our Staff
Kholofelo Makola
Senior Librarian (MC)
+27 (0)18 389 2100
Lungile Dlamini
Senior Librarian(PC & VC)
+27 (0)18 299 2958
Electronic Resources
This department is responsible for acquiring and cataloguing all the eResources and serials to which the NWU Libraries subscribes.
Our eResources and serials are listed in the following databases:
- WorldCat Discovery
- WorldCat Disovery - A-Z Titles
- A-Z Publication Finder (EBSCO)
- Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS)
- BrowZine - Academic Journals
Meet our Staff
Carine Basson
+27 (0)18 299 2818
Senior Librarian: eResources and Periodicals
Moses Moseza
Assistant Librarian: Periodicals (PC & VC) & ERM
Sifiso Luthuli
Library Assistant: Periodicals (MC)
+27 (0)18 389 2098
Binding
The Ferdinand Postma Library delivers a binding service to students, staff and members of the public.
Services include:
- Binding of theses and dissertations
- Binding of other materials
- Binding repairs
Meet our Staff
Nomzingisi Madikane
Manager: Research and Learning Services (MC)
+27 (0)18 389 2198
Asha Hembly
Administrative Assistant (PC)
+27 (0)18 299 2811
Daniel Monyamane
Library Assistant (VC)
27(0)16 910 3044