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Access & User Categories

Access to NWU Libraries and Databases

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 your account using your CAS username and password.
    • Databases: Database access is available via CAS.

Prospective Master's and PhD Students

Members of the Public

  • External members who wish to borrow materials or use library facilities must apply for membership by completing the External Membership Application Form.
  • Submit the completed form and/or proof of payment at one of our Circulation desks or via email.
  • Membership fees and conditions:

     

    		 Membership Fees and Conditions
    Alumni

    Fee: R400.00 (Subscription: January - December, includes lending rights)

    Diverse Access Card: R80.00 (Payments must be made to Security Services)

    Requirements: Provide a copy of your ID document and recent proof of residence. The library will verify details with the Alumni Office.

    Benefits: Borrowing privileges, but NO database access.
    Community

    Fee: R1200.00 (Subscription: January - December, includes lending rights)

    Diverse Access Card: R80.00 (Fees must be paid to Security Services)

    Requirements: Provide a copy of your ID document and recent proof of residence.

    Benefits: Borrowing privileges, but NO database access.
    Day User

    Fee: R50.00 (Per day)

    Benefits: No borrowing privileges and NO database access. Staff may assist with catalogue searches and photocopies.
    Short courses

    Fee: R200.00 (Diverse card provided by course organizer)

    Benefits: No borrowing privileges and NO database access.
    UNISA

    Fee: Arranged by your department for diverse access cards and guest registration on ITP.

    Benefits: No borrowing privileges, but access to databases.

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Letter of Introduction for Access to Other University Libraries

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.

Eligibility:

This service is available to registered Master's and Doctoral students, academics, and research staff.

Grounds for Issuing Letters of Introduction:

  • Evidence of insufficient NWU library resources in a particular academic field.
  • Special research requirements that cannot be met by the NWU Library and Information Service.
  • A Letter of Introduction will not be issued solely for the purpose of accessing another institution's library.

Please review the CHELSA Memorandum of Understanding to determine if you meet the criteria for a Letter of Introduction.

Requirements:

User categories - How many books can I take out, and for how long?

Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Help with Information Searches Interlibrary Loans
Undergraduates 6 14 Yes Information Commons No
4th-year degree and Honours students 10 30 Yes Honours Commons No
Post-graduates (M and Ph.D.) 15 30 Yes Research Commons & Faculty Librarians Yes
Academic staff 20 90 Yes Research Commons & Faculty Librarians Yes
Support Staff 10 30 Yes Information Commons Yes
Managerial & Professional staff 15 90 Yes Information Commons Yes
Alumni (with borrowing rights) 4 14 No Information desk No
Community members 2 14 No Information desk No

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