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Circulation and Lending Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub 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, Accessing Your WorldCat Discovery Account, Access your account From your WorldCat Discovery account , you can access: Checked Out Items: View your current loans and renew them if applicable. Overdue Items and Charges: Check the details of any fees issued by the library. Requested Items: See items you’ve placed on hold , document delivery requests (intercampus request) and interlibrary…, Logging In, NWU Staff and Students: Use your CAS username and password to log in. External Users: Use the username and password provided by Circulation Services. Important: If you’re using a public computer, make sure to sign out of your account when you're finished to protect your personal information and search history., User Guide, Need step-by-step help with signing in and managing your account? Use the official WorldCat Discovery guide below. View the My Account guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/directions-music-library
Directions to the Music Library
Jul 07, 2026 - 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 onto 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 onto the slipway at the second robot into Thabo Mbeki Street. Continue straight, pass…, R53 from Ventersdorp, After passing the artillery school mess hall on your left, turn left at the robot onto 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. Pass the next four-way stop and turn left at the next robot…, R501 from Carletonville, After entering Potchefstroom at the first robot, you will find the Conservatory building on your left (before you cross the robot). The Music Library is in the Conservatory building. Music Library Homehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-conferences-symposiums
Conferences and Symposiums
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu LIS Dashboard Library Profile, Reports & Policies Management Code of Conduct Conferences & Symposiums Contact Info, Directions & Maps Hours & Calendars Libraries & Spaces Research Output & Milestones Services by Entities & Sections Staff Directory For Library Staff, Knowledge Exchange Events, Conferences, 2019 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2022 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2024 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2026 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL), Symposiums, 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposiumhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-holds
Circulation and Lending Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub 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, Holds (Book Reservations), What is a Hold? A library hold is a reservation for a library item (like a book) that is currently checked out or unavailable. You will be notified when it becomes available for pickup. How to Place a Hold Eligibility: Only registered NWU staff and students can place holds. Process: Use WorldCat Discovery to request a hold on an unavailable book.…, Enquiries can be addressed to:, Mahikeng Home Library Users 📧 Itumeleng Kolodi | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2419 📧 Emilio Stuurman | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2397 Potchefstroom Home and Branch Library Users Ferdinand Postma Library: 📧 Sphe Dlakude | 📱 +27 (0)18 299 4986 Education Library: 📧 Martha van der Walt | 📱 +27 (0)18 299 1577 Music Library: 📧 Dineo Boutlwanye | 📱 +27 (0)18 299 2859 Natural…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service
Circulation and Lending Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub 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 PhD Students, Master’s and Doctoral students at NWU can arrange for the delivery and return of books via courier service. For more details, please contact your nearest Circulation Desk., Mahikeng, 📧 Maphefo.Maake@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Mahikeng Library: Circulation Desk, Building A-7, Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli & University Drive, 2745, MMABATHO., Potchefstroom, 📧 Kgasane.Seemela@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2826 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Ferdinand Postma Library: Circulation Desk, Building E7A, Hoffman Street 11, 2531, POTCHEFSTROOM., Vanderbijlpark, 📧 Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)16 910 3310 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Vanderbijlpark Library: Circulation Desk, Building A14, 1900, VANDERBIJLPARK.http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-fines
Circulation and Lending Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub 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, Fines, Important Notes Return or renew your loans by the due date. Do not give your items to someone else for return; you are responsible for them. Treat your university card like a credit card—report it immediately if lost or stolen. Note: Lending library items to others may result in fines or replacement charges. If you notice an item in your loan…, User Guide, User Guide Need step-by-step help with signing in and managing your account? Use the official WorldCat Discovery guide below. How to see your fineshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-contact-us
Circulation and Lending Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub 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, Contact Us, Managers, Mahikeng Email the Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake | Contact Maphefo Maake +27 (0)18 389 2322 Potchefstroom Email the Potchefstroom Manager Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela | Contact Kgasane Seemela +27 (0)18 389 2826 Vanderbijlpark Email the Vanderbijlpark Manager Maropene Ramabina Maropene Ramabina | Contact Maropene Ramabina +27 (0)…, General Information, Helpdesk Mahikeng: +27 (0)18 389 2115 Helpdesk Potchefstroom: pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2800 Helpdesk Vanderbijlpark: +27 (0)16 910 3172 or +27 (0)16 910 3231 Circulation Services Staff Directory Comments and suggestionshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions
Acquisitions
Jul 07, 2026 - , Source Recommendations, Suggest a source the Library should acquire . Note: Only registered students and staff members are eligible to submit suggestions., Who to contact regarding new acquisitions, Mahikeng: Molly Kekana | Molly Kekana@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 389 2407 Potchefstroom: Carine Basson | Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2818 Vanderbijlpark: Maropene Ramabina | Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)16 910 3043http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-annual-reports
Annual Reports
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Performance and Highlights, 2025 PDF document Digital version PDF document Print version PDF document 2024 PDF document 2023 PDF document 2022 PDF document 2021 PDF document 2020http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-accommodation
ICIL 2022 - Accommodation
Jul 07, 2026 - Guest House / Hotel Link Email Telephone Number 2Owlsguesthouse View Website +27 (0)82 321 9119 Anne's Place View Website info@annesplace.co.za +27 (0)82 335 1295 Ancient Emperor Guest Estate View Website info@ancientemperor.co.za +27 (0)83 628 6166 d'Oude Molen Guesthouse View Website doudemolen15@gmail.com +27 (0)83 297 6244 Feather Hill…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-committees
ICIL 2022 - Committees
Jul 07, 2026 - Standing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (NWU) Dr Sabelo Chizwina (NWU) Ms Maropene Ramabina (NWU) Dr Tiyani Mabunda (WSU) Prof Ike Hlongwane (Unisa) Prof Bosire Onyancha (Unisa) Dr Ina Fourie (UP) Dr Brenda van Wyk (UP) Prof Erica England (Washington State University) Prof Thomas Mackey (SUNY, NY) Ms Jeannet Molopyane (UFS) Prof Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey) Prof Connie…, Conference Organizing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (Chair) Hendra Pretorius (Co-chair) Dr. Ellen Materechera Andre Gouws Dr Tiyani Mabunda Ntobeko Sikhakhane Neli Kaunda Louise Vos Carine Basson Cecil Gaza Elize van Eldik Vukosi Manthosi, Programme Committee, Dr Ellen Materechera (Chair) Andre Gouws (Co-chair) Dr Natasha Ravyse Dr. Nolukhanyo Metula Mamohlotlo Mothiba Dr. Nomasomi Morule Theo Ngake Dr Quatro Mgogo, Logistics Committee, Carine Basson (Chair) Thoko Tswaile Henriëtte Groenewald Helet Swanepoel Jo-Ann Manotwane Gerda Beukman Suzette Jansen van Rensburg, Fundraising Committee, Ntobeko Sikhakhane (Chair) Adri Jansen (Co-chair) Martin Nokoane Alta Victor, Marketing Committee, Louise Vos (Chair) Helet Swanepoel Maphefo Maake Lezelle Snyman, IT & Web Committee, Cecil Gasa (Chair) Elize van Eldik (Co-Chair) Lizwi Njani Lucas van den Heeverhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-excursions
ICIL 2022 - Excursions
Jul 07, 2026 - Excursions: 14 October 2019 Please note: The excursion is not included in your registration fee. Excursion fees include the entrance fee and the shuttle to the venue. Excursion fees do not include food and beverages. They will be available at all the venues for your pocket. If there are not enough participants for any reason, the trip will be…, Conference Excursions, Lekwena Wildlife Estate, Lekwena Wildlife Estate - Game Drive Lekwena Wildlife Estate is a unique wildlife estate located 11km outside Potchefstroom in the North West Province. The reserve is home to approximately 2000 heads of game, including 20 antelope species and more than 163 identified bird species. The game viewing routes stretch over more than 37 km and are…, Pilanesberg Park Safari, Pilanesberg Park Safari As a Big 5 Reserve – only 2.5 hours from Johannesburg – the Pilanesberg National Park is the perfect destination for travellers wanting a safari experience. Pilanesberg is home to more than 7,000 animals, including the Big 5, and 360 bird species, and promises thrilling game viewing in a malaria-free environment. Cost: ZAR…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-cocktail-function-and-gala-dinner
ICIL 2022 - Cocktail Function and Gala Dinner
Jul 07, 2026 - 11 October 2022: Official Opening and Cocktail Function, Time: 17:00 Venue: Botanical Gardens (NWU: Potchefstroom Campus. Enter campus (with your driver's license or identification document) at Gate 1 (corner of Gerrit Dekker and Steve Biko Avenues) Dress code: Smart casual Entertainment: Marimba Melodika, 12 October 2022: Gala Dinner, Time: 18:30 Venue: The Roots (954 M C Roode Drive, Potchefstroom) Dress code: Semi-formal/Traditional Entertainment: Black Note Ensemble Sydwell Sithole Cash bar availablehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-contact
ICIL 2022 - Contact
Jul 07, 2026 - North-West University, Louise Vos (Library and Information Service: Senior Manager Outreach, Projects and Quality) Organising Committee louise.vos@nwu.ac.za Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Organising Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Carine Basson (Library and Information Service: Shared Services) Logistics Committee…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robots
Library Robots
Jul 07, 2026 - Library robot banner , About, 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…, About our Robots, [accordion collapsed], Robots on each campus, Photo of the NWU Library Robot The NWU robots assist students with efficient library navigation by offering real-time guidance to specific sections, answering basic questions, and providing information about library resources and operating hours. Mahikeng: Sebueng (Talkative) This robot is located on the ground floor in front of the Circulation…, The Robots can assist you with, Navigating the library and finding specific sections Locating librarian offices and restrooms Answering general questions about the library Providing information on library services and operating hours Offering guidance on how to use library resources, How to interact with the Robot, Start a conversation Tap the robot’s screen to begin interacting. Ask a question The robot can answer library-related queries, such as directions to librarian offices, restrooms, and other facilities. If the robot gets stuck or doesn't return to its dock Press the red button on the back of the robot. Manually guide it back to its docking station.…, Specifications of the robots, Autonomous navigation Moves independently across the library floor. Avoids obstacles and patrons while adjusting to different flooring types. Monitors battery levels and automatically returns to the charging station when power drops below 20%. Elevator access (Future Upgrade) Designed with the potential to be upgraded for elevator use. It will…, Contact, Photo of Sibusiso Sigudla Sibusiso Sigudla Mahikeng +27 (0)18 389 2211 Photo of Amkele Jampethu Amkele Jampethu Potchefstroom +27 (0)18 285 2668 Photo of Thabang Lediga Thabang Lediga Vanderbijlpark +27 (0)18 910 3495http://library.nwu.ac.za/help-first-years
Knowledge Hub: First-Years
Jul 07, 2026 - First-year welcome banner , Your NWU journey starts here — apply, track, accept, and get ready to begin!, [accordion collapsed], 1. Applications - Opens 1 June 2026, Go to the Application page to apply. ( Application video ) Help: Application and Admission Enquiries Application FAQ's WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 60 070 2606 NWU Call Centre: 0860 169 698 E-mail: studies@nwu.ac.za SMS number: 31750 Always include your 8-digit student number in the subject line or communication when contacting NWU. As part of…, Resources, [accordion collapsed], IT Support, IT Student Orientation IT Services and Software Citrix Gateway - your gateway to exclusive NWU discount deals, Discounts, Purple Pulse - NWU Purple Pulse is a project initiated by North-West University to provide all students, faculty members, and staff with discounted deals on technology, data, laptops and everyday consumables., Emotional Support, Emotional Support Student Counselling and Development Health Centres, Learn more about the NWU, NWU campuses, values and history Yearbooks Library hours and NWU calendars PDF document NWU Biodiversity Booklet (PDF), Library Services, 📚Library orientation Virtual tour of our libraries PDF document Undergraduate Survival Guide (PDF) 🔍How to find sources eFundi 1st Year Navigator LibGuides (Best place to search for sources.) Finding more accessible information: Textbooks [Video] How to create a search strategy How to evaluate your information sources ✍🏽How to write assignments…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-services-efundi
Library Services on eFundi
Jul 07, 2026 - eFundi banner, Quick links, Go to eFundi Join the Library Site on eFundi (PDF) eFundi Help Page Read more about the new LMS., Lecturers: Integrate your eFundi course with a LibGuide of your choice, You can connect your eFundi site to a Library LibGuide to provide your students with the best library resources for your subject. [accordion collapsed], Step 1: Contact your Faculty Librarian, Ask your Faculty Librarian to add the first four letters of your course code (e.g. alde) to the metadata of the applicable Library LibGuide . If the course code is not added to the LibGuide, you will be directed to a general Library services page on eFundi instead of a subject-specific page., Step 2: Go to your eFundi site, Click on Site Info in the toolbar on the left side of the page. Click on Manage Tools . eFundi - site info page Scroll down to External Tools and mark Library Resources eFundi - External tools option Example of how the integration looks on eFundi LibGuide on eFundi [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-newsletter
Library Newsletter
Jul 07, 2026 - This newsletter is dedicated to keeping our stakeholders informed about the activities, achievements, and ongoing developments within our Library Services. We hope you will find the updates, highlights, and statistics as insightful and engaging as we do. Over the coming year, we remain committed to strengthening communication and transparency by…, 2026, Cover of the 2026 first-quarter NWU Library Newsletter Flipbook link | PDF linkhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-visualisation
Digital Scholarship Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Data Visualisation, Data visualisation at North-West University (NWU) involves using visual representations to explore, analyse, and communicate data for various research and educational purposes. Data visualisation provides a powerful way to share data-driven findings, motivate analyses, and detect flaws. A data visualisation workflow outlines the steps to create…, Data Visualisation Workflow, [accordion collapsed], Student Projects, We encourage students to incorporate data visualisation into their coursework and research projects. This helps build skills and creates a portfolio of work., Data Collection and Preparation, Gather the raw data from various sources. Clean and preprocess the data by handling missing values, outliers, and formatting issues. Perform data transformation and aggregation if necessary. Type of Data Format Images PNG and SVG Web Pages HTML Tabular Data XML, CSV and JSON, Data Exploration and Analysis, Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain a deeper understanding of the dataset. Identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. Type of Analysis Data Visualisation Tools Statistical Analysis Graphs and Infographics Text Analysis World Cloud, Word Tree, Collocation Graph Geospatial analysis Map, Network Graph, Select Visualisation Types, Choose the appropriate visualisation types based on the nature of the data and the objectives. Common visualisation types include bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, heat maps, and more., Design Layout and Structure, Plan the visualisation layout, including the arrangement of charts and graphs on the page. Decide on the colour scheme, fonts, and other visual elements., Create Visualisations, Use data visualisation tools or programming libraries (e.g., D3.js, Matplotlib, Tableau, Excel) to create the visualisations. Ensure that the visualisations accurately represent the data., Interactivity (if applicable), Add interactive elements to allow users to explore the data further. This can include tooltips, filters, and drill-down options., Labelling and Annotations, Provide clear labels for axes, data points, and legends. Add annotations and captions to explain key insights or trends., Testing and Iteration, Test the visualisations with potential users or stakeholders to gather feedback. Iterate and make improvements based on feedback., Optimise for Performance, Optimise the performance of the visualisation, especially for large datasets. Ensure that the visualisation loads quickly and is responsive., Data Storytelling, Create a narrative or story around the visualisation to explain the insights and findings. Ensure that the visualisation supports the narrative., Sharing and Distribution, Decide on the platform or medium for sharing the visualisation, such as a web page, report, or presentation. Publish or distribute the visualisation to the intended audience on Dayta Ya Rona . [/accordion], Training and Workshops, We offer training sessions and workshops to students, faculty, and staff on data visualisation techniques and tools. These include basic visualisation principles, software-specific training, and advanced visualisation methods., Collaboration, The NWU encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among departments and research groups. Data visualisation can often benefit from expertise across multiple domains., Data Repository, Researchers can access and share datasets for visualisation and analysis on the data repository or portal Dayta Ya Rona ., Data Ethics and Privacy, Ensure that data privacy and ethical considerations are followed, especially when dealing with sensitive or private data., Public Engagement, Use data visualisation to engage with the broader public. Public lectures, workshops, and infographics can help disseminate research findings to a broader audience., Service, Contact us for bookings to use our visualisation wall. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Photo of Cynthia Mpfo Email Cynthia Mpofu Cynthia Mphofo 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Cynthia Mpofu +27 (0)18 285 2836 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-interlibrary-loans