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SDL Covid-19 Resource Portal
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SDL Covid-19 Helpful Resources
The list of educational applications, platforms and resources below aim to help parents, teachers, schools and school administrators facilitate student learning and provide social care and interaction during periods of school closure. Most of the solutions curated are free and many cater to multiple languages. While these solutions…http://education.nwu.ac.za:8080/UNESCO-chair-networking
Networking
One of the main aims of UNESCO’s UNITWIN programme is to promote international cooperation and networking between universities and different UNESCO Chairs. In this regard, the NWU's UNESCO Chair on Multimodal Learning and OER has established links with the following individuals, institutions and UNESCO Chairs worldwide. South African…http://education.nwu.ac.za:8080/research-and-innovation/research-ethics-committee-education-training
Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Education: Training
Faculty of Education: Research ethics training 14 August 2021 Training session presentations 1) Research and ethics: an introduction 2) Recruitment and remuneration 3) Informed consent and vulnerability 4) Qualitative research & Community-based participatory action research and ethics 5) Review process, risk-benefit ratio as well…http://education.nwu.ac.za:8080/node/22349
Community Engaged Research Within SDL
The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning is heavily engaged in community-based research. The acclaimed ‘Teachers Without Borders’ project, under the leadership of Prof Josef de Beer, was the winner of the 2019 NRF Excellence in Science Engagement Award, and a Finalist in the 2020 NSTF-South32 Awards (in the Science Communication category…http://education.nwu.ac.za:8080/community-based-educational-research-comber/publications
Publications
Contributor Summary-Output Title Publisher-Journal Publisher-Citation Index Publisher-Publication Name Summary-Output Type Publication Year Dr AE Botha Spiritual and religious development of learners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic Towards a…http://library.nwu.ac.za/circulation-services
Circulation Services
, Contact Information, Mahikeng: +27 (0)18 389 2198 Nomzingisi.Madikane@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom: +27 (0)18 299 2800 pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za Vanderbijlpark: +27 (0)16 910 317 0 Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za, Book Renewals, Renew your books online ( Manual ) Renew your books with the self-check machine Renew your books by phone, email or in person., Request/Suggestions, Document Delivery ( Manual ) Interlibrary Loan Requests ( Manual ) Holds ( Manual ) Comments and suggestions Comments and Suggestions Source Recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations) , Quick links, Patron Record eReserves Bookings Hours Libraries & Spaces Print, Copy and Scan, Services, [accordion collapsed], Access to NWU Libraries and Databases, NWU students and staff Only registered students and staff members of the North-West University may access our libraries and databases. Physical facilities: To access any of the NWU libraries, you must have a valid university card. Patron record: Access your library record with your CAS username and password. Databases: Access to databases is…, Access to other University Libraries - Letter of Introduction, A Letter of Introduction contains a request for permission to use another university library. The request is made by the NWU Library and Information Service on behalf of a student or staff member. NWU LIS accepts requests from other university libraries to use our libraries, and the service is provided per the CHELSA Memorandum of Understanding.…, 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…, My Patron record, From your Library Record , you can access the following pages: 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 full details of…, Fines, Return or renew your loans on or before the due date. Avoid giving your loans to anyone else to return. You will be held liable, not them. Treat your university card as a credit card. Report it immediately if lost or stolen. Do not let others use it. Remember: if you share your Library items with others, you will be responsible for any fines,…, Borrowing, Renewing and Returning Books, Can you borrow books? All registered staff and students of the North-West University may borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Please be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions. You can borrow books from the following: Circulation Desk You can check out, renew and return books, pay fines, pick up your holds,…, Document Delivery - Borrowing books from other NWU libraries, Use WorldCat Discovery to borrow items from other NWU campus libraries and branches that are not your home library. Registered NWU staff and students can place Holds. Read here for steps on placing a Document Delivery and how it works., Interlibrary Loans Requests - Request items from other universities, Use WorldCat Discovery to borrow items from other university libraries. The service is available to registered fourth-year, honours, master's and doctoral students and staff of the North-West University. Read here for steps on placing an Interlibrary Loan Request and how it works., Holds, Use WorldCat Discovery to place Holds on books that are taken out. Registered NWU staff and students can place Holds. For steps on how to place a Hold and how it works, read here ., eReserves, Lecturers arrange with the Circulation Desks at each of the NWU Libraries to place material on eReserves . Lecturers can complete this form to place material on eReserves., Self-Check machine, Self-service machines are available at all our main campus libraries. If you encounter any problems, please go to the Circulation Desk. You will NOT be able to use the self-checkout machine: to borrow items without a barcode to borrow books that are "Non-circulating", e.g. Reference items If your University card has expired If you have a block…, Courier Service: M and PhD. Students, The dispatching of books, journal articles, and other library materials may be arranged for all Master's and Doctoral students at the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses of the NWU. The service is currently not available for Mahikeng students. For further information in connection with these services, please get in touch with your lending…, Book Collections, Short Loan Section Library materials in these collections can only be loaned out for a short period. They can be used inside the library during the day, overnight or over the weekend. If these materials are borrowed overnight or over the weekend, they must be returned an hour after the Library opens in the morning; otherwise, a hefty fee will be…, Managers, Mahikeng Library: Nomzingisi Madikane at +27 (0)18 389 2198 Potchefstroom Library: Martin Nokoane at +27 (0)18 299 2783 Vanderbijlpark Library: Maropene Ramabina at +27 (0)16 910 3043 Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support…http://library.nwu.ac.za/about-us
About Us: Library Profile, Reports and Policies
Vision, To be a digitally transformed library advancing access to information that impacts society., Mission, To enhance information discoverability, access, and use through innovation. , Our Values, The LIS embeds the following foundational values based on the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, and freedom: Caring and inclusive Embracing diversity Transparency Excellence in all our endeavors Ethics in all endeavors Responsibility and accountability Academic freedom and freedom of research, including freedom of access to…, Annual Reports, 2024 Digital version Print version 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019, Policies, Rules and Guidelines, General NWU Policies & Rules NWU Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Library and Information Services Policy Library Code of Conduct Outreach, Projects and Quality Communication Strategy Loan Services LIS Circulation Guidelines LIS Circulation Guidelines LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines…, Strategic Plans, Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Strategic Plan 2024 and Beyond, Quality Assurance, Purpose The purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in the LIS is to develop and establish procedures for monitoring, maintaining and promoting standards of library services, facilities and resources in alignment with the Library and Information Service strategic goals and support and advice from the NWU Quality Enhancement Office. LIS Quality Manual…, Statistics, Statistical reports [/accordion] , Quick links, Management Contact Us History Circulation Services Information Services Research and Open Scholarship Services Information Resources Library Systems Outreach, Projects and Qualityhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-management
LIS Management
Click here for the Staff Directory. Meet the Senior Library Management Dr. Mathew Moyo Dr. Mathew Moyo Dr. Mathew Moyo Chief Director of Library and Information Service +27 (0)18 299 2814 Mathew.Moyo@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom Campus [ Profile ] Vukosi Mathonsi Vukosi Mathonsi Vukosi Mathonsi Personal Assistant to the Chief Director of…http://library.nwu.ac.za/home
Home
Resources, Library support and resources for undergraduate students Undergraduate Support Alphabetical list of library sources (mainly journals and electronic sources) WorldCat Discovery A-Z List Search our database for accredited journals. Accredited Journals NWU: theses and dissertations, research output, publications, conference papers, Africana, journals…, Services, Book a room or have a look at our training events. Appointments, Bookings and Events Binding process, forms and fees Binding Information regarding our Circulation Services, e.g. how to borrow, return and renew a book. Borrow, Request, Renew Information regarding copyright and plagiarism. Copyright and Plagiarism Request a material from other NWU…, Notices, Noise Alert: Ferdinand Postma Library DEC AI Courses available for staff and students Notices News, Connect, NWU Libraries Facebook News, Social Media and Library Apps Social Media Library Instagram Instagram Library Facebook Facebook Library Blog Blog Library YouTube Channel YouTube, LibGuides and Events, Economic and Management Sciences Economic and Management Sciences Economic and Management Sciences Education Education Education Engineering Engineering Engineering Health Sciences Health Sciences Health Sciences Humanities Humanities Humanities Law Law Law Natural and Agricultural Sciences Natural and Agricultural Sciences Natural and…, Virtual Tours, Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of the Vanderbijlpark Library Virtual our of the Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Library, Hours and Directions,http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-academic-writing
Research Support Services
Home 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 Contact…, Academic Writing, Academic writing, or scholarly writing, is a formal writing style produced in an academic setting. It can take many forms, such as literary analysis, dissertations or theses, and research papers. Systems and Tools Useful resources for writing academic papers include:, Plagiarism Tools, Plagiarism and copyright Writefull Paraphrasing Referella, referencing styles EndNote , reference manager Turnitin , text-matching software iThenticate , text-matching software (Staff) NWU Guidelines on AI, Writing Tools, Writefull Revise Writefull Cite Writefull Add-in for Word NWU Writing Centre, Library Resources, WorldCat Discovery Search (Books, articles, and journals) WorldCat A-Z List (Journal Titles) Databases A-Z PressReader Google Scholar Research LibGuides Research Support Guides LibKey BrowZine Journals LibKey Nomad: Browser Extensions LibKey.io: Customized DOI Search, NWU Resources, A-Rules (General Academic Rules) Manual for Higher Degrees Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template NWU Language Directorate: style guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/libraries-and-branches
Libraries and Spaces
WELCOME TO A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR LIBRARIES Take a virtual tour of our libraries by clicking on the image below. Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of the Vanderbijlpark…, Contact Information and Services, [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -25.82623 Longitude: 25.61068 Address: North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7 MMABATHO 2745, South Africa Services on each floor: Basement Mahikeng Campus Library…, Potchefstroom - Ferdinand Postma Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -26.689041 Longitude: 27.091778 Address: North-West University: Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus Building E7A 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM 2531, South Africa Services on each floor: Basement Ferdinand Postma Library basement…, Potchefstroom - Education Library, Education Library, Potchefstroom - Music Library, Music Library, Potchefstroom - Natural Sciences Library, Natural Sciences Library, Potchefstroom - Theology Library, Theology Library (Jan Lion Cachet Library), Vanderbijlpark Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Address: North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus Hendrik Van Eck Blvd Building A14 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900, South Africa Services on each floor: The ramps lead to the split levels and the…, Quick links, Contact Us Hours and NWU Dates Code of conduct Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate support guide Postgraduate Support Guide Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guide Academic…http://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 Calendars All Categories Information and Learning Services Research and Open Scholarship Types…, Information and Learning Services Training, Contact your Faculty Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Training students in database searches. How to avoid plagiarism using NWU referencing techniques and Reference Management Tools. Understanding bibliometrics and altmetrics. Setting up an ORCID and other researcher IDs to enhance research…, 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…, Digital Education Council (DEC) Certificate Training, Courses: AI Literacy for all DEC Certificate in AI for Higher Education Sign in: These courses are free of charge to NWU staff and students. Staff Certificate Courses - Click on the link to have access to these courses (after signing on at the NWU system). Student Certificate Courses - Sign in with your universitynumber@mynwu.ac.za account.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/binding
Binding Services
Our Services, From theses and dissertations to executive diaries and book repairs, our Binding Services give your work the prestige it deserves. We bind more than just pages - we preserve excellence. Thesis and dissertation binding (with gold/silver lettering and university branding) Custom and executive diaries - stylish, sleek, and personalised Notebook and…, 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 Fonthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/library-services
Library Services
Information and Learning Services (ILS) Circulation Services Circulation Services Circulation Services Access and user categories Book collections Borrow, renew, and return materials Contact us Courier service Document delivery (Intercampus) eReserves Fines Forms Holds Hours Interlibrary loans My account (Patron record) Self-check machine Special…http://library.nwu.ac.za/contact-us
Contact Us
Get in Touch, Helpdesk: +27 (0)18 299 2802 Book Renewals Chat with a Librarian Log a Ticket FAQs, Complaints and Suggestions, Comments and Suggestions Source Recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations), Directions and Facilities, Directions and Maps Libraries and Spaces , Library Management, Library Management Library Management, Staff Directory, Staff Directory Staff Directory, News, News News, Our Libraries, Take a virtual tour of our libraries by clicking on the image below. Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Library Address: North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Building A-7 Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive MMABATHO 2745, South Africa Latitude: -25.82623 Longitude: 25.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/referella
Referella: NWU Referencing
Referella Referencing NWU Referella Referencing NWU, Referencing guides, Choose the referencing style that your Faculty uses NWU Harvard referencing guide NWU Law House style referencing guide APA referencing guide, PDF documents , You can also download our referencing guides for offline use. NWU referencing guide NWU-verwysingsgids , Reference manager, Researchers and graduate students use EndNote to collect, maintain and publish references. Download the EndNote software EndNote templates (Harvard, Law, and LaTeX), Writing, Manual for Higher Degree Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template NWU Language Directorate: Style Guide Translation/editing services Writefull Writing Centre, What is Referella?, , Videos in the Academic Literacy Series, Finding more accessible information: Textbooks Common errors: Harvard Referencing Style The fundamentals of paraphrasinghttp://library.nwu.ac.za/social-media
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 Ushttp://library.nwu.ac.za/hours