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Policies, Rules and Guidelines
2026-07-07 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…, 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
2026-07-08 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…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/lld-obtained-writing-thesis
Research Doctoral Degree (LLD)
2026-07-08 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.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-natuur-en-landbouwetenskappe/fnas-vakgroepvoorsitters
FNAS Vakgroepvoorsitters
2026-07-08 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-amenities
Research Commons
2026-07-07 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 (…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-commons-contact-us
Research Commons
2026-07-07 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 📍…, 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
2026-07-07 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
2026-07-07 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
2026-07-07 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
2026-07-07 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
2026-07-07 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,…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
Research and Open Scholarship Services
2026-07-07 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
Research and Open Scholarship Services
2026-07-07 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, ROSS Resources, Select a resource from our list:, , Or choose via process:, Creating / Writing Tools: Data Analysis Tools - ATLAS.ti Data Management Plans - DMPTool Citation Managers - EndNote Link Resolver - LibKey MS Word Postgraduate Template Plagiarism Tools - iThenticate Survey Tools - QuestionPro Systematic Reviews - Covidence…http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-quality-assurance
Quality Assurance
2026-07-07 Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Commitment to Quality, Purpose The purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in the LIS is to develop and establish procedures for monitoring, maintaining, and promoting standards of library services, facilities, and resources in alignment with the Library and Information Service's…, Documents, [accordion collapsed], LIS Quality Manual, PDF document Quality Manual 2018 (PDF) PDF document Quality Manual 2020 (PDF), Quality assurance tools, PDF document Library Life Pulse Survey 2024 (PDF), Peer evaluations, PDF document Portfolio of peer evaluation - October 2021 (PDF), Benchmarking visits, PDF document Visit CPUT 2019 (PDF) PDF document Visit Wits Disability Rights Unit 2019 (PDF), Benchmarking action plan, PDF document Benchmarking action plan for 2020/2021 (PDF), CHELSA, PDF document Academic Library Standards Framework (PDF) [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/referella
Referella: NWU Referencing
2026-07-07 Referella Referencing NWU, Referencing guides, Choose the referencing style that your Faculty uses NWU Harvard referencing guide NWU Law House style referencing guide APA referencing guide, PDF documents , You can also download our referencing guides for offline use. PDF document NWU referencing guide (PDF) PDF document NWU-verwysingsgids (PDF) Resources [accordion collapsed], What is Referella?, EndNote Reference Manager, Researchers and graduate students use EndNote to collect, maintain and publish references. Download the EndNote software EndNote templates (Harvard, Law, and LaTeX), Writing Help, PDF document Manual for Higher Degree Studies (PDF) MS Word Postgraduate Template PDF document NWU Language Directorate: Style Guide (PDF) Translation/editing services Writefull Writing Centre, Videos in the Academic Literacy Series, Finding more accessible information: Textbooks Common errors: Harvard Referencing Style The fundamentals of paraphrasing [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-computers-software
Research Commons
2026-07-07 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Computers and Software, Research Commons computers are equipped with specialised academic software to support writing, analysis, and research management., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for writing, data handling, and presentations. Learn more, EndNote, Reference management and citation formatting for academic writing. Learn more, ATLAS.ti, Qualitative data analysis software for coding and interpreting research data. Learn more, IBM SPSS, Statistical analysis software for quantitative research and data modelling. Learn more, iThenticate, Plagiarism detection tool for checking originality in academic work. Learn morehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-booking-spaces
Research Commons
2026-07-07 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Book a Discussion Room, Book a Discussion Room, Reserve a discussion room in the Research Commons for collaborative work or group study. Book via LibCal After booking 1 Collect your key at the Loans Service Desk 2 Use the room during your allocated time 3 Return the key and complete the register Rooms are…http://library.nwu.ac.za/passwords
Usernames and Passwords
2026-07-07 NWU Login IDs and Passwords, Don’t get locked out—understand which account to use and how to keep it secure with MFA. PDF Document Set up your NWU email address (PDF) , 🔐Primary Account Username and Password (CAS Systems), Used for: Library Services, eFundi, Microsoft 365, Wi-Fi Copilot, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive Username: Use your NWU email address: Example email address for students studentnumber@mynwu.ac.za (Students) or Example email address for staff name.surname@nwu.ac.…, 🔐 Student Portal Username and Password, Used for: Registration, grades, academic records Username: studentnumber @mysis-nwu.ac.za (Registered Students) PDF document How to log in (PDF) This non-expiring username and password will be sent to your primary account. Password: New students: Use the…, How to Access Library Services, [accordion collapsed], 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. PDF document Complete list of our user categories and services (PDF) . On-campus access Access is given automatically via IP authentication. Some e-…, Library Database Access - Non-Affiliated Users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students, IMPORTANT! THIS LOGIN METHOD 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 library and resources …, 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…, 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 Click here to reset your password ( Video on how to reset your…http://library.nwu.ac.za/worldcat-discovery
WorldCat Discovery
2026-07-07 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…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-library