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Education Library
Jul 07, 2026 - Libraries and Spaces 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 North-West University: Education Library, Potchefstroom Campus, Building C6c 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.691511 Longitude: 27.089848 Potchefstroom Library maps and directions Maps and Directions, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory Education LibGuides Resources Passwords, Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Ground Floor, Education Library ground floor Book collection Children's Books and Youth Literature Circulation services Computer workstations Group work area Information services New books shelf Printing, scanning and copying Reserved and prescribed books Security Seminar rooms Silent study areas, First Floor, Education Library first floor Computer workstations [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ir-information-resources
Information Resources and Systems (IRS)
Jul 07, 2026 - , About, The Information Resources and Systems (IRS) Department within the Library and Information Service (LIS) comprises three sections: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Metadata Services, and Library Systems. Its primary mandate is to enhance and expand the library’s collection of information resources by acquiring, processing, maintaining, and…, Manager: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Carine Basson Photo of Carine Basson Click and drag to resize Carine Basson +27 (0)18 299 2818 Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom, Manager: Metadata Services, Molly Kekana Photo of Molly Kekana Click and drag to resize Molly Kekana +27 (0)18 389 2407 Molly.Kekana@nwu.ac.za Building A-7 Mahikeng, Manager: Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Photo of Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom , Sections and Services, [accordion collapsed], Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Acquisitions This department is responsible for acquiring printed and electronic material. Our resources and serials are listed in the following databases: Worldcat Discovery WorldCat Discovery WorldCat Discovery - A-Z Titles BrowZine - Academic Journals They can also be contacted for: Donation/Gifts Resources the Library should acquire. (Note:…, Metadata Services, 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, Library Systems, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-academic-integrity
Information Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us, Academic Integrity, [accordion collapsed], Copyright, Copyright protects intellectual property under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978, preventing unauthorised reproduction of literary or musical works. In South Africa, as a signatory to the Bern Convention , copyright laws align with international standards to safeguard creators’ rights. Copyright violations occur when you: Perform actions that only the…, Plagiarism, Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper acknowledgement, presenting them as your own. This includes copying text, paraphrasing, or translating without crediting the original author. It is considered academic theft and a serious violation in scholarly environments. To avoid plagiarism, always cite sources…, Academic Integrity @ the NWU, Academic Integrity, Ethical Use of AI, AI @ NWU AI Literacy Courses How to cite ChatGPT NWU AI Hub [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-printing-photocopying
Information Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us, Printing and Photocopying Services, Printing Options & Costs, View available printing services and associated costs. View IT Service Catalogue, Policies & Guidelines, Printer and copier standardisation and usage regulations. View Policies, Student Printing Facilities, Printing facilities are available at designated campus locations. View Campus Locations Printer Hardware Issues Xerox printers/photocopiers: Log issues via the IT-Help icon on student workstations. Nashua printers/photocopiers: Log issues via the IT-Help icon on student workstations. Potchefstroom Campus can also contact Nashua via +27 (0)18…, Campus Library Services, Mahikeng, Campus Copy Shop: Printing and photocopying services Undergraduate Teaching & Learning Centre: Printing facilities Senior Research Commons: Printing facilities, Potchefstroom, Nashua Copy Shop (Building F1, Basement) Printing, copying, stapling, binding, laminating Print sizes: A4 – A0 Ferdinand Postma Library Printing & scanning in Information Commons Quick print facility in foyer (card swipe) Branch Libraries Education, Music, Theology: Printing, copying & scanning Natural Sciences: Printing services, Vanderbijlpark, Use the Xerox Print Shop, located in the basement of the library, to purchase or load printing credits onto your account. Operating hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16.30 Fridays 08:00 - 16:00http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2026-venue-and-directions
ICIL 2026 - Venue and Directions
Jul 07, 2026 - Venue, Physical venue: University of Nairobi , Main Campus Address: University Way, Nairobi CBD, Kenya, Directions, GPS Coordinates -1.2804, 36.8163http://library.nwu.ac.za/potchefstroom-library
Potchefstroom Library
Jul 07, 2026 - Libraries and Spaces NWU Potchefstroom Library, About the Library, The Ferdinand Postma Library at North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus is the main academic library supporting students, researchers and staff with a wide range of services and resources. It offers access to print and digital collections, lending and information services, and dedicated spaces for quiet study, group work and postgraduate…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 2000 / 2800 / 2802 North-West University: Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus, Building E7A 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.689041 Longitude: 27.091778 Potchefstroom Library maps and directions Maps and Directions , Branch Libraries, Education Library Music Library Natural Sciences Library Theology Library , Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory , Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Basement, Ferdinand Postma Library basement Book shelves: 000-999 (Publications pre-1980) (Staff at the Circulation Desk will collect the books for you.) Binding services, Ground Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library ground floor 24-Hour study space Besembos eReserves Catalogue workstations Circulation & Lending Services Information services Information commons (Undergraduate Students) Information resources Interlibrary Loans New books shelve Printing and scanning Security Self-checkout Seminar rooms (Undergraduate Students)…, First Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library first floor Book shelves: 000-999 (Publications from 1980-) Laptop workstations Library administration Quiet study area Seminar rooms (Undergraduate students) Theses and dissertations, Second Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library second floor Group work area Journal collection and help desk Laptop workstations Law collection and quiet study area Quiet reading foyer Seminar rooms (Undergraduate students) Special collections Quiet study area, Third Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library third floor Africana collection Conference room Honours Commons (Fourth-year and Honours students) Research Commons (M, PhD students and staff) [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/outreach-projects-and-quality
Outreach, Projects and Quality (OPQ)
Jul 07, 2026 - , 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 focus on both internal and external…, Contact, Photo of 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 YouTube video First-year video Guides PDF document Academic staff support guide (PDF) PDF document Postgraduate support guide (PDF) PDF document Undergraduate survival guide (PDF) News blog Newsletter Social Media, Quality, Policies and Guidelines Strategic Plan Quality Assurance, Projects, Ferdinand Postma Library: 24/7 Study Space - Completed June 2026 Music Library: Starting 2026 Natural Sciences Library: Starting 2026 Vanderbijlpark Campus Library: Initiation phase Theology Library: Refurbishments (On hold) [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-policies-rules-guidelines
Policies, Rules and Guidelines
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Governance Framework, [accordion collapsed], 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, PDF document Communication Strategy (PDF), Circulation and Lending Services, PDF document LIS Circulation Guidelines (PDF) PDF document LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines (PDF), Information Services, PDF document LIS Information Literacy Guidelines (PDF), Research and Open Scholarship Services, Open Access Policy PDF document Open Access Institutional Repository Guidelines (PDF), Information Resources, PDF document Information Resources Procedure Manual (PDF) PDF document LIS Collection Development Guidelines (PDF) PDF document LIS Binding of Library Materials (PDF) PDF document LIS Repair of Damaged Books (PDF) PDF document LIS Supplier Evaluation Guidelines (PDF) PDF document Weeding Guidelines (PDF), Library Systems, PDF document LIS Website Development Guidelines (PDF) PDF document LIS Home Grown Databases Guideline (PDF) [/accordion]http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/structured-mphil-degree-environmental-law-and-governance
Structured MPhil degree in Environmental Law and Governance
Jul 08, 2026 - Programme nameStructured MPhil degree in Environmental Law and GovernanceProgramme code6CJ P01, R801PCampusPotchefstroom CampusDelivery modeContactProgramme leaderProf Niel LubbeIntroductionEnvironmental law is an increasingly important field with a corresponding increase in employment opportunities. This exciting and highly relevant postgraduate…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/lld-obtained-writing-thesis
Research Doctoral Degree (LLD)
Jul 08, 2026 - Programme nameResearch Doctoral Degree (LLD)Programme code6CA R01 - 6CA R11CampusMahikeng and PotchefstroomDelivery modeContactProgram leaderIntroductionThe degree is awarded based on a thesis that is examined by an internal and two external examiners. The thesis may be on any topic within the Faculty’s research focus, namely law, justice,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-natuur-en-landbouwetenskappe/fnas-vakgroepvoorsitters
FNAS Vakgroepvoorsitters
Jul 08, 2026 - VAKGROEPMAHIKENGKAMPUSPOTCHEFSTROOMKAMPUSVANDERBIJLPARKKAMPUSChemieProf Zimbili Zondi (Mkhize)Dr Justus RöscherHierdie vakgroep word nie op die kampus aangebied nie.BiochemieDr Mashudu MatumbaProf Aurelia WilliamsHierdie vakgroep word nie op die kampus aangebied nie.FisikaDr Rhyme SetshediProf Lynndle SquareHierdie vakgroep word nie op die kampus…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-amenities
Research Commons
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Available Amenities, The Research Commons provides facilities designed to support focused study, collaboration, and access to research tools., Available Amenities, Quiet study zones High-performance computers with internet Bookable discussion rooms Group work facilities Printers and scanners Lockers (subject to availability) Kitchenette (Senior Commons only) Reference materials (non-circulating) Cellphone-use area (Senior Commons only), Policies, Food & Beverage, Only snacks and covered beverages are permitted No messy foods (e.g. pizza, pies, lunch boxes) Please eat outside designated areas Clean spills and dispose of waste properly, Workspace Use, Spaces operate on a first-come, first-served basis No overnight storage of belongings Workstations may not be left unattended for more than 1 hour Saving or reserving spaces is not permitted Unattended items may be removed to the Helpdesk Personal belongings are left at your own riskhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-commons-contact-us
Research Commons
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Contact Us, Each campus has a dedicated Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian available to support you throughout your research journey. Mahikeng Library 📍 Mahikeng Campus Mirenda Hlophe 📧 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2339 📅 Schedule an Appointment Potchefstroom Library 📍 Potchefstroom Campus Njabulo Mdunge 📧 📱 +27 (0)18 285 2524 📅 Schedule an Appointment…, One-on-One Consultations, Book personalised sessions with our Research Librarians for tailored assistance with your research needs, they can assist you from search strategies to publication support.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-training-workshops
Research Commons
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Training and Workshops, Develop your research skills through practical workshops and guided training sessions ., EndNote, Learn how to manage references and format citations efficiently., Writefull, Improve academic writing using AI-powered language tools., Research Data Management, Organise, store, and share your research data effectively., DMPTool, Create structured data management plans for your research projects., Research Profiling, Enhance your research visibility and academic presence., ORCID, Connect and manage your publications using your ORCID profile.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-useful-resources
Research Commons
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Useful Resources, Access tools, guides, and services designed to support your research journey and academic success., ROSS Resources, Explore curated tools and support services for research and open scholarship. Explore resources, Library Databases, Access a wide range of academic databases and electronic resources. Browse databases, Training & Guides, Find workshops, guides, and events to develop your research skills. View training, Research Support Services, Connect with expert support for publishing, data management, and research visibility. Learn morehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-locations
Research Commons
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Locations, Find your nearest Research Commons location and access maps, directions, and opening hours., Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng Library, Building A-7, Ground Floor Campus map Show map Google Maps , Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A, Third Floor Campus map Show map Google Maps , Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark Library, Building A14, Split Level 2 Campus map Show map Google Mapshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-access-eligibility
Research Commons
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Access Eligibility, Who can access the Research Commons?, Access is restricted to specific research-focused user groups to maintain a quiet and productive environment. Master’s students PhD candidates Postdoctoral fellows Academic and support staffhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-special-collections
Research and Open Scholarship Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services Special Collections ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Special Collections, Special collections preserve rare books, manuscripts, archives, and artefacts of cultural and historical significance. These unique materials provide valuable insights into different periods, societies, and disciplines while supporting research, creativity, and a deeper understanding of our shared heritage for future generations. Go to Special…, Enquiries can be addressed to:, Mahikeng 📧 Email Dikeledi Modise Dikeledi Modise | 📱 Phone Dikeledi Modise +27 (0)18 389 2101 📧 Email Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlope | 📱 Phone Mirenda Hlophe +27 (0)18 389 2339 📧 Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane | 📱 Phone Nomzi Madikane +27 (0)18 389 2198 Potchefstroom 📧 Email Adri Jansen Adri Jansen | 📱 Phone Adri Jansen +27 (0)18 285…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
Research and Open Scholarship Services
Jul 07, 2026 - Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services Special Collections ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Bookings and Spaces, Library Hours View opening hours for all library spaces. View Hours Book a Space Reserve research and postgraduate workspaces online. Book Now Digital Scholarship Centre Explore digital research tools and support services. Explore, Postgraduate Research Space, This dedicated space provides exclusive access to honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students, as well as academic and research staff., Space Policies, Food & Beverage, Only snacks and covered beverages are allowed. No messy foods (e.g. pizza, pies, lunch boxes). Please clean spills and dispose of waste. Full meals must be consumed outside the library., Workspace Use, Spaces are first-come, first-served. No reservations of desks or PCs. Do not leave belongings overnight. Unattended spaces over 1 hour will be cleared. Belongings are left at your own risk.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-resources