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Research Commons
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Access Eligibility, Research Commons access is limited to Master's Students PhD Candidates Postdoctoral Fellows Academic and support staffhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-writing-publishing
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Writing Up and Publishing, The research process includes writing up your findings and publishing them. Researchers are increasingly encouraged or required to: Select relevant SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Aligning research with the SDGs helps demonstrate how research contributes to global sustainability goals. Please choose the correct license: Researchers are…, APC-Free and Discounted Publishing for NWU Authors, NWU LIS supports students and researchers in publishing articles in hybrid open-access journals , including Wiley Gold open-access journals, without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). Choose the best journal for your article by following a few steps from the workflow to get it published . Authors who choose to publish in gold open-access…, Where You Publish Matters: Make it Count, Deciding where to publish your research articles is a critical decision that can impact visibility, audience reach, and career advancement. Choosing where to publish your articles involves careful consideration of various factors to maximise the impact and visibility of your research within the academic community: Consider field-specific journals…, Steps to Select a Credible and Accredited Journal, Selecting the best journal for your article is a process that requires careful consideration. Use the Think, Check and Submit tool. Follow the steps from the workflow on getting published . Publish your article open access without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs) in hybrid open-access journals negotiated by NWU LIS. Search if the selected…, Get Started with ORCID, ORCID is a free, unique, and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from one another. It helps ensure that your work, whether publications, datasets, peer reviews, or grants, is correctly attributed to you, even if you have a common name or change affiliations. Before registering for an ORCID ID, it is helpful to…http://library.nwu.ac.za/passwords
Usernames and Passwords
Nov 28, 2025 - NWU Login IDs and Passwords, Don’t get locked out — understand which account to use, and how to keep it secure with MFA. 🔐Primary Account (CAS Systems) Used for: Library Services, eFundi, Microsoft 365, Wi-Fi Copilot, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive Username: @mynwu.ac.za (Students) or @nwu.ac.za (Staff) New students: Steps to set up your NWU email address . Password: Click…, Library Database Access - Registered NWU Students and Staff, NOTE! You must be a registered student/staff member of the North-West University to access library databases. Click here for a complete list of our user categories and services . On-campus access Access is given automatically via IP authentication. Some e-journals are individual subscriptions that do not work via IP authentication and require a…, Library Database Access - Non-Affiliated Users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students, IMPORTANT! THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT NWU UNIVERSITY AND HAVE A UNIVERSITY NUMBER. External users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students not registered with the University, can arrange for access to our databases via our Circulation Services Department at an additional fee . Not all external user categories have…, Access to your Library Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, From your Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, you can access the following services: checked out items - see your current loans and renew them if possible overdue items and charges - details of fines issued by the library requested items - items you requested on hold, intercampus requests and Interlibrary Loans. restrictions and messages. For…, Access to Library eReserve Material and EndNote - Registered NWU Students and Staff, North-West University staff and students log in with their CAS username and password (primary account) to access material placed on eReserves and to download EndNote . Course Reserves Access Course Reserves Access Click here to reset your password ( Video on how to reset your password .) if you forgot your password or contact the T&L…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-access
Circulation & Lending Services
Nov 28, 2025 - 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 , 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: Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake…, 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://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-hub-africa-proposal-presentations-mark-major-milestone-pilot-phase
PhD Hub for Africa – proposal presentations mark major milestone in pilot phase
Nov 28, 2025 - Today marks the opening of proposal presentations for the inaugural cohort of the PhD Hub for Africa, an ambitious pilot initiative of the North-West University (NWU) Business School to reimagine doctoral education for the continent. Over two days, Friday, 28 November and Monday, 1 December 2025, 24 doctoral candidates will present their…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Research 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…, Conducting a Literature Review, Literature Searches and Resources Conducting a successful literature search requires developing a search strategy, deciding on the relevant topic, and defining the research topic and scope. Finding information can be challenging, but valuable literature review resources are available for each faculty member. Search and collect the most relevant…, Databases, System and Tools Search across several databases . Or browse through the alphabetical list of databases or individual database search, i.e. Scopus (Elsevier). Find databases through LibGuides . Find databases through the Research LibGuides . Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Research…, Books, System and Tools Search WorldCat Discovery for books. Search for eBooks on our eBooks webpage . The LibGuides contain literature resources for each faculty. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . LibKey…, Journal Articles, System and Tools Use keywords to find articles on your research topic. Search by article title . Search by DOI or PMID . Google Scholar Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . LibKey information video, Journals, System and Tools Find journals through LibGuides . Search for a specific journal title using the journal-title. Search for accredited journals for your articles. BrowZine Journals , listed by subject. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material BrowZine user tutorial LibKey…, Newspapers and Magazines, System and Tools PressReader A-Z list of newspapers and magazines Training Material PressReader, Theses and Dissertations, System and Tools Researchers can search Boloka for NWU Thesis/Dissertations , research output , and other resources . International ETD's through ProQuest: Dissertations & Theses Global Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) DADAD-R : Database of African Theses and Dissertations including Research DART - Europe Ethos (UK), Systematic Reviews, System and Tools Covidence Training Material Covidence Academy Covidence Academy [/accordion] Search Existing Research Data Research data repositories allow postgraduate students and researchers to search existing research data without creating or collecting data from scratch. These repositories serve as centralized platforms where researchers can…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Research Evaluation, Researchers are increasingly required to report on the impact of their work in evaluating the quality of research. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science play a crucial role in this process by providing quantitative data and metrics that assess the impact and influence of scholarly publications. Scopus and Web of Science are…, Tools to Track and Showcase Research Performance, These bibliometrics tools produce reports on author profiles, Journal impact factors and quartiles , article-level metrics such as usage (citation counts, downloads, HTML views, abstract views), captures (bookmarks), mentions (blog posts, e-comments, Wikipedia references), social media attention, author-level metrics and altmetrics. In the NRF…, Altmetrics (Alternative metrics), Altmetric Explorer is a web-based tool that tracks, monitors, and analyses the online attention and impact of scholarly research outputs. This tool is designed to help researchers, institutions, publishers, and funders understand and visualise the broader impact of research beyond traditional academic citations. Training Material Altmetric…, Connect your NWU Profiles to ORCID, The NWU Repositories (Boloka and DaYta Ya Rona) provide research profiles for researchers. These profiles typically include information about the researcher's publications, datasets, and sometimes other scholarly outputs. These profiles help increase the visibility and discoverability of a researcher's work within the academic community and beyond…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Ethical Clearance and Funder Requirements, Data Management Plan (DMP) Institutions and funding bodies are now recognizing the importance of effective data management in ensuring the ethical handling of research data. The NWU Research Data Management Policy requires every research study that generates data to have a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP). Students and researchers are required…, Systems and Tools, Data Management Planning Tool Data Management Planning Tool : The DMPTool helps postgraduate students and researchers to prepare and create research data management plans. It provides tailored guidance and examples to help researchers write data management plans., Training Material, Data Management Plan LibGuide Data Management Plan LibGuide General Guidance General Guidance NWU research funding and training opportunities NWU research funding and training opportunities Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool [/accordion] Open Researcher…, Systems and Tools, You can register for an account via ORCID ORCID and add publications. Register your ORCID on Intembeko, and the Intembeko ORCID Hub Intembeko ORCID Hub ( follow these steps follow these steps ) will connect research staff and students with the organisations where they study, are employed, or receive funding. Register your ORCID on the NWU…, Training Material, What is ORCID What is ORCID ? Register for your ORCID ID Register for your ORCID ID . How to reset your ORCID password How to reset your ORCID password ? A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record . How do you add publications to your ORCID How do you add publications to your ORCID ? [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-journal-publishing
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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/research-data-management
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Research Data Management, Research data management ensures data is well-organised, accessible, and properly shared, enhancing collaboration, promoting transparency, and maximising the impact and reuse of research for societal benefit. UNESCO UNESCO advocates for making research data freely available to the public, which allows anyone to access, use, and share it, fostering…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Disseminating Research Output, The NWU Open Access and RDM (draft) policies regulate public access to NWU research outputs such as dissertations and theses by master's and doctoral students, journal articles, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, research data, and other research outputs. Systems and Tools Research output produced at NWU is accessible on Boloka . The…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-academic-writing
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Academic Writing, Academic writing, or scholarly writing, is a formal writing style produced in an academic setting. It can take many forms, such as literary analysis, dissertations or theses, and research papers. Systems and Tools Useful resources for writing academic papers include:, Plagiarism Tools, Plagiarism and copyright Writefull Paraphrasing Referella, referencing styles EndNote , reference manager Turnitin , text-matching software iThenticate , text-matching software (Staff) NWU Guidelines on AI, Writing Tools, Writefull Revise Writefull Cite Writefull Add-in for Word NWU Writing Centre, Library Resources, WorldCat Discovery Search (Books, articles, and journals) WorldCat A-Z List (Journal Titles) Databases A-Z PressReader Google Scholar Research LibGuides Research Support Guides LibKey BrowZine Journals LibKey Nomad: Browser Extensions LibKey.io: Customized DOI Search, NWU Resources, A-Rules (General Academic Rules) Manual for Higher Degrees Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template NWU Language Directorate: style guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
ROSS - Bookings/Spaces
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Bookings and Spaces, The postgraduate space provides exclusive access to all honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students and academic and research staff. Exciting opportunities to get acquainted with world-class products, techniques and methods are offered regularly. Researchers in different fields of study will be allowed to rub shoulders and, by doing so,…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-referencing
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Referencing, Management and Plagiarism, Reference management helps researchers store literature review sources, share, annotate, read, write, cite/insert in-text references, as well as compile references or bibliographies. Systems and Tools Tools widely used in research writing include anti-plagiarism software like Turnitin and iThenticate . referencing tools and systems like EndNote…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-copyright
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub 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…, Copyright Services, Copyright is an exclusive legal right given to authors and creators to protect their original works. Systems and Tools There are copyright procedures and guidelines for the application, compliance, and use of copyrighted material. NWU Policies and Rules Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property (Policies and Rules) Intellectual Property…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-interlibrary-loans
Circulation & Lending Services
Nov 28, 2025 - 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 , Interlibrary Loans (ILL), What is an Interlibrary Loan Request? Interlibrary Loans Requests (ILL) provide a service to NWU researchers, academic staff and registered master's and doctoral students by obtaining material not owned by the North-West University Libraries via WorldCat Discovery . The Library offers documents to other national and international libraries through…, Interlibrary Loan Desks & Office Hours, Mahikeng: Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30 Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30 Vanderbijlpark: Ground floor, next to the Reserve Desk | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30, Delivery Times, Books: ± 3 weeks Articles: ± 1-10 days Delays may occur due to availability or processing times at lending libraries., Receiving & Returning Items, Articles are emailed directly to users. Books must be collected from the ILL Desk at your campus library. For users outside Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or Vanderbijlpark, books can be couriered upon request. Books must be returned in person or via courier., Loan Period & Renewals, The supplying Library determines loan periods. Loan periods (3–8 weeks) are determined by the supplying library. Renewals may be granted once, depending on the lending library’s policies. The due date is on the book strap—do not remove it until returning the book. Overdue fees: R10.00 per book per day., Costs involved in Interlending services, National requests: Free when possible; courier fees may apply outside Gauteng (cost communicated before processing). International requests: Articles may cost upwards of $10, depending on length (cost communicated before processing). No international books are requested ., Useful links, NWU Journal Collection: Access and Browse Academic Journals NWU journal collection Catalogues of Other Libraries in South Africa: Access and Search Resources Other library catalogues NWU Theses and Dissertations: Access and Search Academic Research Theses and dissertations [/accordion] Contact Information Mahikeng James Kolodi | 📧 interbib@nwu.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-academic-integrity
Information Services
Nov 28, 2025 - 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: Understanding Copyright Laws in South Africa Copyright Act 98 of 1978, preventing unauthorised reproduction of literary or musical works. In South Africa, as a signatory to the Bern Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: International Copyright…, 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 at NWU: Upholding Ethical Standards in Research and Writing Academic Integrity, Ethical Use of AI, AI at NWU: Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Academic Excellence and Innovation AI @ NWU AI Literacy Courses How to Cite ChatGPT: A Guide for Proper Citation in Academic Work How to cite ChatGPT NWU AI Hub [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-digitisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Digitisation
Nov 28, 2025 - ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data visualisation Contact Us, Digitisation, Digitisation at universities often involves the conversion of physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical materials, such as books, documents, photographs, and other artefacts, into digital formats. This…, Material Selection and Preparation, Researcher identifies and gathers the physical materials to be digitised, such as books, documents, photographs, or artefacts (up to A1). Assess the condition of the materials and perform any necessary repairs or stabilisation to ensure they can withstand the digitisation process. Organise and catalogue the materials for efficient digitisation., Copyright and Permissions, Determine copyright status and obtain necessary permissions to digitise and provide access to copyrighted materials. Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights and licensing agreements., Digitisation Equipment and Setup, Select appropriate scanning or imaging equipment based on the type and condition of the materials. Set up the equipment and configure settings, such as resolution and colour, for optimal digitisation., Digitisation, Scan or photograph the materials using the chosen equipment. Ensure the highest possible quality and resolution to capture fine details. Capture images in standard formats like PDF, TIFF or JPEG., Quality Control, Review the digitised images to ensure they meet established quality standards. Check for image clarity, colour accuracy, and completeness. Retake images or adjust as needed., OCR (Optical Character Recognition), If applicable, perform OCR to convert text within scanned documents into machine-readable and searchable text., Metadata Creation, Create descriptive metadata for each digitised item, including title, author, date, subject, and other relevant information. Create technical metadata, such as file format and resolution., Storage and Backup, Store digitised materials in a secure and redundant storage system to prevent data loss. [/accordion] Service For digitisation needs, contact us at the Digital Scholarship Centre for more information or a quote. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane 📧 Manager: Research and Learning Services (MC) 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2198 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-printing-photocopying
Information Services
Nov 28, 2025 - ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us , Printing & Photocopying Services, IT Service Catalogue: Printing Services & Costs Printing options and associated costs . Printer & Copier Policies: Printer & Copier Policies Standardisation and usage guidelines . Student Printing Facilities: Campus Printing Locations Available at designated campus locations . Campus Library Services [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Library, Campus Copy Shop: Offers printing and photocopying services. Additional Facilities: Printing facilities are available at the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Centre and the Senior Research Commons in the Library. Problem Reporting For printer-related issues (paper, toner, maintenance, faulty printers), contact 📧 Nolusindiso Myataza at 📱 +27(0…, Potchefstroom Libraries, Nashua Copy Shop (Building F1, Basement) Services: Printing, copying, stapling, binding, and laminating Print sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 Ferdinand Postma Library Printing & scanning available in the Information Commons. Quick print facility in the foyer: Submit print jobs from any lab computer on Potch Campus. Swipe your university card at the…, Vanderbijlpark, The Copy Shop is located on the library's ground floor and offers a range of printing and copying services. Services Available: Printing, copying, and scanning Coin-operated photocopy machine Ring binding Lamination Problem Reporting For printer-related issues (paper, toner, maintenance, faulty printers), contact IT Support: 📱 +27(0)16 910 3324 📧…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-document-delivery