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Thought Leadership
Aug 13, 2025 - Curiosity leads excellence. At North-West University (NWU), curiosity is the driving force behind meaningful change, innovative thinking, and academic excellence. Which is why we are always creating knowledge. 8 Research Chairs 5 Research Centres of Excellence 11 Research Units 20 Research Focus Areas 6…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-systems
Library Systems
Aug 13, 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 patrons' 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 LibGuides LibGuides: A-Z list of databases LibGuides: eReserves LibAnswers LibCal - Room booking system LibWizard LibInsight DB/Text Databases (Special collections) Social Media Accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress Blog,…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robot
Library Robot
Aug 13, 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 Follow our progress... [accordion…, 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…, Meet our team, Prof Pieter van Vuuren Prof Pieter van Vuuren Prof Pieter van Vuuren Faculty of Engineering +27 18 299 1901 Prof Henri Marais Prof Henri Marais Prof Henri Marais Faculty of Engineering +27 18 299 1973 Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Director Shared Services +27 (0)18 299 2781 Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Manager: Library…http://library.nwu.ac.za/outreach-projects-and-quality
Outreach, Projects and Quality
Aug 13, 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
Aug 13, 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://www.nwu.ac.za/date/purple-walk-celebrating-giving-week
The Purple Walk – Celebrating Giving Week
Aug 13, 2025 - Come walk with us as we celebrate hope, unity, and the power of giving. Let’s go boldly, explore, and keep dreams alive — together. This spirited walk is open to all staff, students, and alumni, and forms part of our Giving Week campaign — a celebration of unity, generosity, and the bold dreams we share. To honour our community's…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurshipnwu/entrepreneurshipnwu-news
Entrepreneurship@NWU in the news
Aug 13, 2025 - Entrepreneurship in the News NWU empowers future STEP facilitators | Sedibeng Ster NWDC News 24 April 2025 Side Hustle Master Class promotes entrepreneurship | news.nwu.ac.za Alumnus unpacks academic entrepreneurship | news.nwu.ac.zahttp://www.nwu.ac.za/date/language-awareness-week-law
Language Awareness Week (LAW)
Aug 13, 2025 - The NWU Language Directorate (LD) cordially invite you to the Language Awareness Week. It is held across all three campuses, with daily activities on each. Theme: "Multilingualism: Bridging Worlds, Building Futures".http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-giving-week
NWU Giving Week
Aug 13, 2025 - NWU Giving Week is not just about donations; it’s about coming together to support our students, enabling them to reach new heights with the backing of a community that believes in their potential. Let’s make a difference together! Click here for more informationhttp://humanities.nwu.ac.za/government-studies/public-administration-staff
Public Administration - staff
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Publieke Administrasie - personeel
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WorldCat Discovery
Aug 13, 2025 - 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-services-statistics
Statistics
Aug 13, 2025 - This page is dedicated to providing feedback to our stakeholders on our Library Services. We trust you'll find the statistics as intriguing as we do. Over the next year, we will continue to enhance transparency by incorporating additional statistics across our various services. Key statistics 2023 Key statistics 2023, General, Library visitors Library Service Hours Events Training, etc. LibAnswers (Chats/Tickets/FAQs) Room Bookings, Databases, WorldCat Discovery DB/Text, e.g. Exam papers, Research and Open Scholarship, DaYta Ya Rona (figshare) OJS - Open Journal System, Web, Library Web Site LibGuides Referencing Guides Social Mediahttp://news.nwu.ac.za/chantel-mullers-powerful-vision
Chantel Muller’s POWERful vision
Aug 13, 2025 - In a world where innovation meets wellbeing, Chantel Muller is proving that the two can powerfully coexist. A published author and senior lecturer in marketing research and sports marketing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, Chantel is redefining how technology can transform health — and she’s doing it from right here at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/botswana-opens-its-arms-north-west-university
Botswana opens its arms to the North-West University
Aug 13, 2025 - Neighbours share more than fences, and neighbouring countries more than borders. This is especially true for the relationship between South Africa and Botswana. In the theatre of southern African politics, South Africa and Botswana share more than just a 2 000 km border: they share intertwined fates. From 11 to 12 August, a delegation from the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/stakeholders
Stakeholder Comments
Aug 13, 2025 - Previous Students and other Stakeholder Comments, 2025 April: Alexandra Russel , VP Sustainability (Acting), Sasol: "I think that the approach of having research findings integrated with primary data collection methods (interviews, surveys) is superb … The course, as it is, is definitely geared towards solving real problems and helps prepare a diverse array of students for corporate life." …http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/international-spring-week-2024