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Research Support Services
Jul 28, 2025 - ROSS 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…, Journal Publishing, Open Journal System at NWU, The NWU's NWU Open Journal System NWU Open Journal System (OJS) is designed to support and enhance the work of academic journal editors, making the publishing process more efficient, transparent, and accessible. The platform supports the creation of open-access journals, providing flexibility regarding publication models. It allows for efficient…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ebooks
eBooks
Oct 02, 2024 - What are eBooks?, An eBook, also known as an electronic book, digital book, or e-book, is a book available in digital format. According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, an eBook is "an electronic version of a printed book which can be read on a computer or handheld device." eBooks Search WorldCat Discovery Keyword Author Subject Title Subject ISBN Advanced…, Recommended, Snapplify - Textbooks Libby eBook collections, Help, [accordion collapsed], Reading eBooks online, You can access eBooks online using standard software on most computers and portable devices. If specific software is required to open and read an eBook online, it often includes its own software (e.g., eBook Central). On library computers, online reading of eBooks is the only option available., Reading eBooks offline, If a downloading or offline option is not presented, it is unavailable. PDF documents not protected by digital rights management (DRM) software can typically be downloaded to most PCs without requiring additional software. To download eBooks to your computer or device, you need a free Adobe account and the free Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)…, Things to keep in mind about eBooks, Not all books are available in eBook format. Most library eBook collections are designed for viewing in a browser on a computer. Due to our licensing agreements with publishers, some eBooks in our collections are limited to one user at a time. eBook files are typically in either PDF or ePub format. PDF files don’t adapt well to various-sized…, Can I Print/Copy & Paste from eBooks?, Yes, but eBooks are protected by copyright law just like printed publications. As a guideline, South African copyright law permits you to print or copy no more than one chapter or 10% of a work, whichever is greater. Different eBook suppliers and publishers have varying rules regarding this, but once these limits are reached, you will be unable to…, Help with accessing eBooks, If you consistently encounter issues accessing an eBook, please contact your Faculty Librarian . [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-services
Library Services
Jul 29, 2025 - 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/theology-library
Theology Library
Jul 24, 2025 - NWU Theology Library NWU Theology Library, About the Library, The Theology Library serves the students, lecturers, and researchers at the Faculty of Theology (including the Theological School of the Reformed Churches), as well as ministers of the Reformed Churches of South Africa (RCSA). You can read more about the NWU Libraries ., Address and Directions, +27(0)18 299 2809 Theological School of the RCSA Potchefstroom Campus c/o Molen and Borcherd streets Building K11 Latitude: -26.69339 Longitude: 27.09705 Staff Directory Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map Hours , Quick links, LibGuide for Theology Logos Software Titles (on Library laptop) Puritan Hard Drive (on Library pc) Databases Circulation Services Interlibrary Loans Document Delivery Photocopying, Printing & Scanning Passwords Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Postgraduate…http://library.nwu.ac.za/natural-sciences-library
Natural Sciences Library
Jul 24, 2025 - Natural Sciences Library Natural Sciences Library, About the Library, This branch library serves Natural Sciences, Engineering, and Health Sciences. You can read more about the NWU Libraries ., Address and Directions, +27(0)18 299 2810 Natural Sciences Building, Potchefstroom Campus Building G1 Latitude: -26.68583 Longitude: 27.09329 Staff Directory Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map Hours , Quick links, LibGuides Databases Circulation Services Interlibrary Loans Photocopying, Printing & Scanning Passwords 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/music-library
Music Library
Jul 24, 2025 - Music Library Music Library, About the Library, This branch library is housed in the Conservatory, east of Thabo-Mbeki Drive (Van der Hoff Road) and next to the Fanie du Toit Sports grounds. The Music Library serves the staff and students of the School of Music at the NWU: Potchefstroom Campus. You can read more about the NWU Libraries ., Address and Directions, +27(0)18 299 2859 Conservatory Potchefstroom Campus Building K1 Latitude: -26.69126 Longitude: 27.09854 Staff Directory Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map Hours , Quick links, Music LibGuide Databases ISAM Collection Circulation Services Interlibrary Loans Photocopying, Printing & Scanning Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate support guide Postgraduate Support Guide…http://library.nwu.ac.za/education-sciences-library
Education Library
Jul 24, 2025 - NWU Education Library NWU Education Library, About the Library, This Library houses our education collection. The ground floor hosts the book collection and silent study spaces. The new EduLab hosts copiers, printers and collaborative learning spaces on the ground floor, and computer workstations on the first floor. All spaces have ample plugs for laptops and other devices. Six seminar rooms are situated in…, Address and Directions, +27(0)18 299 1578 Potchefstroom Building C6c Latitude: -26.691511 Longitude: 27.089848 Staff Directory Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map Hours , Quick links, Education LibGuides Databases Passwords Circulation Services Interlibrary Loans Binding 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/outreach-projects-and-quality
Outreach, Projects and Quality
Jul 25, 2025 - , About, The Library and Information Services (LIS) Outreach, Projects, and Quality entity strives to engage with the university community and beyond, to develop and implement new projects and initiatives, and to ensure that the library's services and resources meet the highest standards of quality. Outreach activities are focused on both internal and…, Contact, Dina Mashiyane Dina Mashiyane Click and drag to resize Dina Mashiyane Senior Manager: Outreach, Projects, and Quality +27 (0)18 299 2788 Dina.Mashiyane@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Campus, Building E7A , Services, [accordion collapsed], Outreach, Annual Reports Calendar First-year video Guides Academic staff support guide Postgraduate support guide Undergraduate survival guide News blog Social Media, Quality, Policies and Guidelines Strategic Plan Quality Assurance, Projects, Education Library refurbishment (Completed 2023) Mahikeng Campus Library: Roof Project Ferdinand Postma Library: 24/7 Study Space 28 November 2025: The planned Practical Completion (6-month construction period) 3 December 2025: Planned key handover date to end-user Ferdinand Postma Library: Information Commons Disability Space Theology Library:…http://library.nwu.ac.za/information-resources
Information Resources
Jul 25, 2025 - , 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…, Contact, Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa Manager: Information Resources (Acting) +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom, Building E7A , Services, [accordion collapsed], Acquisitions, 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., Cataloguing, 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, Electronic Resource Management & Periodicals, 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 Discovery WorldCat Disovery - A-Z Titles BrowZine - Academic Journals, 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 [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-systems
Library Systems
Jul 25, 2025 - Library Systems Library Systems, About, The Northwest University (NWU) Library Systems Department in Potchefstroom supports the technical requirements of all the NWU libraries in both Potchefstroom, Mafikeng and Vanderbijlpark. The department provides systems and services that advance the mission of the libraries. Among these are desktop support, technical functionalities, and…, Manager Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa Manager: Library Systems +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom, Building E7A , Service Catalogue, [accordion collapsed], 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 in the library…, WorldShare Management Services (WMS) - Library Management System, WMS is a cloud-based library system that provides workflows, integrated resource management, and open access to data. It allows patrons to use library resources, place holds, and check out digital items. WMS ILS platform can integrate with multiple workflows such as e-Resource Management, Circulation, Cataloguing and Acquisitions. Library catalogue, Boloka - Institutional Repository, It is the open-access Institutional Repository of the North West University (NWU-IR). This digital archive collects, preserves and distributes research material created by members of the NWU. The NWU-IR aims to increase the visibility, availability, and impact of the research output of the North-West University through Open Access, search engine…, Robots, 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…, OJS - Open Journal Systems, OJS is an open-source software application used to manage and publish scholarly journals. It is a comprehensive tool for managing submissions, editorial workflow, and publishing articles and issues online. OJS - Open Journal Systems OJS training videos Training videos, EZproxy - Password Management, EZproxy allows the library to deliver e-resources to NWU students and staff simply and securely, no matter where or when they're searching. This includes access to our subscription databases, e-journals and ebooks. It protects our patron's privacy and influences learning outcomes, making it a trusted tool in e-resource access and authentication.…, Web Services, The department is responsible for expanding and maintaining the following web services: Library Website Library LibGuides (Subject guides) A-Z list of databases Room booking system Ask Us services DB/Text Databases (Special collections) OJS Social Media Accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress Blog, RSS Feeds) Library eFundi…http://library.nwu.ac.za/worldcat-discovery
WorldCat Discovery
Jul 16, 2024 - What is WorldCat Discovery?, WorldCat Discovery helps people easily find and get resources available at our library and in libraries worldwide through a single search of WorldCat and familiar, authoritative e-content collections. It also connects users to our collections via popular websites where people start their research., In WorldCat Discovery, you can, Search across our collections with a single search Limit your results to online items and available sources Access our libraries all the time Search open-access collections in the search results, How to use WorldCat Discovery, WorldCat Discovery LibGuide Introduction to WorldCat Discovery Search in WorldCat Discovery, How to Search for Information, Finding more accessible information: Textbooks, Databases, [accordion collapsed], List of databases included in every search, Academic Search Complete Access Engineering Africa-Wide Information African Journals AHFS Consumer Medication Information Applied Science & Technology Source American Chemical Society Art & Architecture Complete Artstor ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Audiobook Collection (EBSCOhost) Business Source Complete CAB Abstracts Cambridge…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robot
Library Robot
Apr 09, 2025 - About, The Library and the Faculty of Engineering are working together to create a new Library staff member. We hope to employ a robot at each of our Libraries. They will act as brand ambassadors, assist with marketing and provide basic assistance. We are now in the final stages of creating the prototype. NWU Robot NWU Robot Follow our progress... […, January - October 2022, Define the user requirement specifications. Build a functional chassis for the robot (this includes electrical motors, wheels, chassis and power supply). 3D Printing and assembly. Procure the necessary electronic sensors and relevant control systems for essential object avoidance, HMI (human-machine interface) and mapping. Configure a natural-…, January - August 2023, Three robot shells are to be designed by Postgraduate Graphical Design students. The robot moves independently through a pre-mapped (and constrained) environment without getting lost. The robot moves independently on the ground floor of the library. Apply Library functionality. E.g. the robot must give automated visual directions to specific…http://library.nwu.ac.za/theology-library-directions
Directions to the Theology Library
Feb 07, 2025 - directions to the Theology library, N12 from Johannesburg, Follow the N12 to Potchefstroom. At the fifth robot, after entering Potchefstroom, turn right into Govan Mbeki Drive (old Mooirivier Drive). The Mooi Rivier Mall will be on your right-hand side. Follow the road past the Riverwalk shopping centre, McDonald's and Kentucky on your left. Turn left into Chief Albert Luthuli Drive (Von Wielligh Street…, N12 from Klerksdorp, At the third robot, turn left into Beyers Naudé Avenue (Kruger Street) directly after crossing the bridge. Carry on straight. At the fourth stop sign, Beyers Naudé Avenue becomes Hoffman Street. Turn right at this four-way stop. Pass the first robot and turn left at the following street (Molen street). Continue straight, pass three crossings,…, R53 from Ventersdorp, After passing the artillery school mess hall on your left, turn left at the robot into Meyer Street. Follow the road past the Medi-Clinic hospital on your right. Continue through two four-way stop streets and across a bridge, and then continue through the next four-way stop and the robot. At the next four-way stop, turn right (Molen street). The…, About the Library, The Theology Library serves the students, lecturers, and researchers at the Faculty of Theology (including the Theological School of the Reformed Churches) and ministers of the Reformed Churches of South Africa (RCSA). You can read more about the NWU Libraries ., Address and Directions, Theological School of the RCSA Potchefstroom Campus c/o Molen and Borcherd streets Building K11 Tel.: +27 (0)18 299 2809 Latitude:S 26° 41' 35.2" Longitude: O 27° 05' 47.4" https://goo.gl/maps/U2vY7qDvLqeVpnT46 Potchefstroom Campus map Hours , Quick links, LibGuide for Theology Logos Software Titles (on Library laptop) Puritan Hard Drive (on Library pcs) Databases Circulation Services Interlibrary Loans Document Delivery Photocopying, Printing & Scanning Journal Subscriptions , Undergrad Survival Guide, Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide, Postgrad Support Guide, Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide, Academic Staff Guide, Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/information-services
ILS - Information Services
Jul 28, 2025 - ILS Home Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Faculty Guides Referella - Referencing Guides Guides, Events & Training Short Courses Copyright & Plagiarism Printing & Photocopying Disability Services ICIL Contact Us , Information Services, Information literacy home page Information literacy home page Information Services plays a vital role in equipping users with the skills necessary to navigate today’s complex information landscape. This unit delivers comprehensive instruction in all facets of information literacy, including the ability to locate, evaluate, interpret, and…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-support-people-disabilities
Information Services
Mar 20, 2025 - Home Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Faculty Guides Referella - Referencing Guides Guides, Events & Training Short Courses Copyright & Plagiarism Printing & Photocopying Disability Services ICIL Contact Us, Support Services for People with Disabilities, Braille, eBooks, Large Print & Audio Books Search WorldCat Discovery Keyword Author Subject Title Subject ISBN Advanced Search The Library provides proxy services to our disabled users: Proxy services refer to services offered by the Library to users who cannot use a Library service or function due to a disability. The Librarian will then…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-icil
Information Services - ICIL
Jul 28, 2025 - ILS Home Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Faculty Guides Referella - Referencing Guides Guides, Events & Training Short Courses Copyright & Plagiarism Printing & Photocopying Disability Services ICIL Contact Us , International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL), The ICIL-SA conference seeks to unite researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders worldwide. The event provides a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences and exploring recent developments and challenges in information literacy theory and…http://library.nwu.ac.za/test-home-page-search-block
test-home page search block
Mar 25, 2025 - Everything Books Theses/Dissertations Articles Journals What is WorldCat Discovery? What is WorldCat Discovery? WorldCat Discovery Search What is WorldCat Discovery? What is WorldCat Discovery? Keyword Author Subject Title Call Number ISBN ISSN Advanced Search | DOI Lookup A list of eBooks, journals, articles the Library subscribes to. WorldCat…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support