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OTHER INFORMATION

 

Library Services of the North-West University

Passwords 

 

Passwords:
Access to databases and e-journals the different libraries subscribe to requires the use of a username and password.
Mafikeng Campus Library:

On-campus access:

  • Access is given seamlessly via the Ezproxy server. You will need to type in your firewall username and password . The firewall username and password is given to you by campus IT at 018 389 2013/6. 
  • Some of the e-journals are individual subscriptions that does not work via ip-authentication and requires a unique password. Phone 018 389 2419 if you are asked a username and password on campus other than your firewall username and password .

Off-campus access:

  • You must be a registered student of the North-West University: Mafikeng Campus to access library databases from off-campus.
  • Access is given via the Ezproxy server. You will be asked to enter your surname and id-number to gain access to our databases and e-journals. Phone 018 299 2802 if you cannot get access with your surname and id-number .
  • Some of the e-journals are individual subscriptions that does not work via Ezproxy (ip-authentication) and requires a unique password. Please phone 018 389 2419 if you are asked a username and password other than your surname and id-number .
  • Due to licence restrictions some databases like Butterworths and Juta are only available on campus.
Potchefstroom Campus Library:

On-campus access:

  • Access is given seamlessly via the Ezproxy server. You will need to type in your firewall username and password . The firewall username and password is given to you by campus IT at 018 299 2700.  
  • Some of the e-journals are individual subscriptions that does not work via ip-authentication and requires a unique password. Phone 018 299 2802 if you are asked a username and password on campus other than your firewall username and password.

Off-campus access:

  • You must be a registered student of the North-West University: Potchefstroom Campus to access library databases from off-campus.
  • Access is given via the Ezproxy server. You will be asked to enter your surname and id-number to gain access to our databases and e-journals. Phone 018 299 2802 if you cannot get access with your surname and id-number .
  • Some of the e-journals are individual subscriptions that does not work via Ezproxy (ip-authentication) and requires a unique password. Please phone 018 299 2802 if you are asked a username and password other than your surname and id-number .
  • Due to licence restrictions some databases like Butterworths and Juta are only available on campus.
Vaal Triangle Campus Library:

On-campus access:

  • Access is given seamlessly via the Ezproxy server. You will need to type in your firewall username and password . The firewall username and password is given to you by campus IT at 016 910 3324/8.  
  • Some of the e-journals are individual subscriptions that does not work via ip-authentication and requires a unique password. Phone 018 299 2802 if you are asked a username and password on campus other than your firewall username and password .

Off-campus access:

  • You must be a registered student of the North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus to access library databases from off-campus.
  • Access is given via the Ezproxy server. You will be asked to enter your surname and id-number to gain access to our databases and e-journals. Phone 018 299 2802 if you cannot get access with your surname and id-number .
  • Some of the e-journals are individual subscriptions that does not work via Ezproxy (ip-authentication) and requires a unique password. Please phone 018 299 2802 if you are asked a username and password other than your surname and id-number .
  • Due to licence restrictions some databases like Butterworths and Juta are only available on campus.