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Women's Month 2025
Aug 27, 2025 - Empowered to Lead: NWU Women Shaping the Future At the North-West University, we recognise that every woman has a story worth telling. Whether she’s a student finding her voice, a researcher breaking new ground, a staff member driving impact, or an alumna inspiring her community – her contribution matters. This Women’s Month, we celebrate…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/september
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Aug 27, 2025 - Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences FHUM - Faculty of Humanities FEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-locations
Research Commons
Aug 26, 2025 - ROSS Home Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Locations, [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng Library, Building A-7, Ground Floor Campus map and directions to the Mahikeng Campus , Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A, Third Floor Campus map and directions to the Potchefstroom Campus , Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark Library, Building A14, Split Level 2 Campus map and directions to the Vanderbijlpark Campus [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-borrow-renew-return
Circulation & Lending Services
Aug 27, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Borrow, Renew & Return, How to Borrow Books [accordion collapsed], Who can Borrow Books?, All registered staff and students of North-West University can borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions., Where to Borrow Books?, Circulation Desk At the Circulation Desk, you can check out, renew, and return books, pay fines, pick up holds, and more. These desks are typically located near the main entrance of each library. Self-Checkout Machines Self-service machines are available at all main campus libraries for your convenience. If you encounter any issues, please visit…, Requesting Items, If a book you want is currently out on loan, you can request it through the Holds Manual: How to Place and Manage Holds in the Library hold service at the Circulation Desk. The library may ask you to return high-demand books earlier than their due date. If an item you want to borrow is missing from the shelves, report it to the Circulation Desk.…, Borrowing During Recess, If you're going on vacation and have books on your record, or plan on borrowing books before leaving, ask Circulation Services to adjust the due dates to match the start of the new term. You can also How to Renew Your Books Online through the Library renew your books online . Check the library website for NWU Library Hours: Operating Schedule and…, Email Reminder Notices, For NWU Staff and Students: You’ll receive notices via email and SMS about recalled items, Library Holds Manual: How to Place and Manage Holds hold requests , Document Delivery Manual: How to Request and Access Library Materials document delivery (intercampus requests), and Library Fees Manual: Guide to Understanding and Managing Fees overdue…, Please note the following, You are allowed a maximum of two renewals per book. Items requested by another user cannot be renewed. Return these items as soon as possible. If returned after the due date, a recall fine will apply, in addition to an overdue fine. Items from the reserve collection cannot be renewed. Interlibrary Loan items are renewed separately . Please contact…, You can renew your books using any of the following methods, Web Renewal: Go to Access and Manage Your WorldCat Discovery Account your account and renew your books online. [ How to renew your books online User Guide ] Self-Checkout Machine: You can renew your books using the self-checkout machine, but please note that the following conditions will prevent renewal: If the item is on its expiry date. If the…, Important Information, Books must be returned by the due date indicated on the date label inside the book or on the self-checkout machine receipt. Overdue books will incur a fee . You are responsible for all items borrowed using your University card. Library Fines Overdue items: Open Collection R1,00 (per item per day) Overdue items: Course Reserve and Study…, You can return books using the following methods, Circulation Desk – Return books directly to the circulation desk. Self-checkout machine – When returning books via the self-checkout machine, please take your receipt as proof of a successful return. Book Bin (Dropbox) – Located next to the Main Library entrance. Courier Service – Books can be returned via courier to the following addresses:…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-access
Circulation & Lending Services
Aug 27, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Access & User Categories, Access to NWU Libraries and Databases [accordion collapsed], 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 Manage Your WorldCat Discovery Account your account using your CAS username and password. Databases: Database access…, Prospective Master's and PhD Students, Prospective Master's and PhD students can apply for access to any NWU library up to six months before registering as a master's or doctoral student. Please complete the NWU Library Registration Form for Prospective Students Prospective Student Application Form and submit it either in person at one of our Circulation desks or via email. Mahikeng:…, 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 for Library Access External Membership Application Form . Submit the completed form and/or proof of payment at one of our Circulation desks or via email. Mahikeng: Contact Nomzingisi Madikane for…, User categories - How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Interlibrary Loans Undergraduate (Years 1–3) 6 14 Yes No 4th-Year Degree and Honours Students 10 30 Yes No Master’s and Doctoral Students 15 30 Yes Yes Academic staff 20 90 Yes Yes Support Staff 10 30 Yes Yes Managerial & Professional staff 15 90 Yes Yes Alumni (with…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-document-delivery
Circulation & Lending Services
Aug 27, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Document Delivery (Intercampus Requests), What is Document Delivery? Document Delivery allows NWU staff and students to borrow books and request scanned materials from other NWU campus libraries. How to Use Document Delivery? WorldCat Discovery Intercampus Request Form for Library Materials Submit requests via the WorldCat Discovery form Registered NWU staff and students can use Document…, Books to Mahikeng, Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 3-7 working days to arrive in Mahikeng. Books from Vanderbijlpark Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Mahikeng. For more information, contact Contact Itumeleng Kolodi for Library Assistance Itumeleng Kolodi at +27 (0)18 389 2419 Contact Emilio Stuurman for Library Assistance Emilio Stuurman at +27 (0…, Books to Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library and branch libraries, Books from the Mahikeng Library take 3-7 working days to arrive in Potchefstroom. Books from Vanderbijlpark Library take 72 hours to arrive in Potchefstroom. Books between the Ferdinand Postma and branch libraries will be ready for pickup after 24 hours. For more information, contact: Ferdinand Postma Library: Sphe Dlakude at +27 (0)18 299 4986…, Books to Vanderbijlpark, Books from the Mahikeng Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 72 hours to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. For more information, contact Contact Daniel Monyamane for Library Assistance Daniel Monyamane at +27 (0)16 910 3231 Contact Siyabonga Sithole for Library Assistance Siyabonga Sithole at…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-book-collections
Circulation & Lending Services
Aug 27, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us Book Collections at NWU Libraries [accordion collapsed], Short Loan Section, The Short Loan Section contains materials that can be borrowed for short periods, such as for a day, overnight, or over the weekend. Items borrowed overnight or for the weekend must be returned within one hour after the library opens. Failure to do so will result in a substantial Overdue Book Fees: Rates and Library Policies fine and may lead to…, Open Collection, The Open Collection holds the majority of the Search the Library Catalogue Using WorldCat Discovery library's materials , including subject-specific books, both old and new. These can be borrowed by any registered NWU user, with borrowing durations varying depending on user type. Libraries at Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Natural…, Reference Collection, The Reference Collection consists of materials for quick consultation, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and indexes. These items cannot be borrowed and must be used within the library. Complete List of eReference Works Subscribed to by the Library eReference Works are also available online., Journal Collection, The Journal Collection includes periodicals, magazines, and serials that are published regularly. In addition to physical copies, access to a range of online journals is available through the library’s subscribed Complete List of Databases Available at the Library databases . [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service
Circulation & Lending Services
Aug 27, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Courier Service for M and Ph.D. Students, Master’s and Doctoral students at NWU can arrange for the delivery and return of books, journal articles, and other library materials via courier service. For more details, please contact your nearest Circulation Desk. Mahikeng: Contact Contact Nomzingisi Madikane for Library Assistance Nomzingisi Madikane at +27 (0)18 389 2198 for assistance.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-account