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Theology Library
2026-07-07 Libraries and Spaces NWU Theology Library, About the Library, The Theology Library serves the students, lecturers, and researchers at the Faculty of Theology (including the Theological School of the Reformed Churches), as well as ministers of the Reformed Churches of South Africa (RCSA). Read more..., Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 2809 North-West University: Theology Library Potchefstroom Campus, Building K11, G04 80 Molen Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.69339 Longitude: 27.09705 Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory LibGuide for Theology Resources Passwordshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/theses-and-dissertations
Theses and Dissertations
2026-07-07 NWU North-West University, Access electronic theses and dissertations Access ETDs via Boloka (NWU Institutional Repository) Access printed theses and dissertations Print copies via WorldCat Discovery, Other Important sources, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global African Digital Repository (Sabinet) Current and Completed Research (Sabinet) NavTech (SA Technikon Research) (Sabinet) UCTD (Union Catalogue of Theses and Dissertations) (Sabinet) View more sources →http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-strategic-plans
Strategic Plans
2026-07-07 Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Planning for the Future, PDF document Strategic Plan 2021-2025 PDF document Strategic Plan 2024 and Beyondhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-research-output-milestones
Research Output and Milestones
2026-07-07 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 &…, Advancing Scholarship, The LIS continued to support and encourage staff members to contribute to academic scholarship., Research and Publications, LIS staff produced research outputs and publications that explore emerging trends in libraries, information literacy, and digital transformation., Conference Participation, Staff shared best practices and innovative ideas at national and international conferences., Institutional Impact, These contributions strengthen professional practice, enhance LIS visibility, and support the university’s teaching, learning, and research mission. [accordion collapsed], 2024: Research Output & Milestones, Special Issue South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS): Libraries and Artificial Intelligence Date of publication: 31 August 2024 Guest editors: Neli Tshabalala and Dr Mashilo Modiba Book: Examining Information Literacy in Academic…, 2025: Research Output & Milestones, Journal Articles Chizwina, S., Mashiyane, D., Ramabina, M., Mahlangu, L., Kenny-Manotwana, J. A. K., & Moyo, M. (2025). The use of "mother tongue" in information literacy instruction among the NEET youth at a South African township. South African Journal…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support-services
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, Research Support Services, At the heart of North-West University's commitment to academic excellence lies the Research Commons, a hub of expert support that empowers postgraduate students, academic staff, and researchers at every stage of the research lifecycle. From identifying…, Research Support Services at the NWU Research Commons, [accordion collapsed], Advanced Literature Searching, Receive expert guidance on crafting effective search strategies , using Boolean operators, and accessing a wide range of academic databases to find high-quality, relevant literature for your research., Theses and Dissertations, All North-West University Electronic Theses and Dissertations are accessible through Boloka, the NWU Institutional Repository. Boloka provides open access to a wide range of NWU research outputs, including postgraduate research, published articles, conference…, Reference Management (EndNote), Learn to manage citations and bibliographies with powerful tools like EndNote to help you organise your sources, insert citations seamlessly into your work, and adhere to citation styles effortlessly., Ethical Clearance and Research Data Management Planning, Research conducted at NWU requires ethics clearance; postgraduates and researchers are encouraged to seek support in developing robust Data Management Plans (DMPs). These plans are essential for meeting the requirements of the institutional Research Ethics…, Research Data Management (RDM) Guidance, Responsible management of research data, including data underlying theses, dissertations, and scholarly publications, in accordance with NWU's open access policies, national policies, and global mandates, is essential for ensuring research integrity,…, ORCID Registration, Boost your research profile by registering for an ORCID iD , a persistent digital identifier that connects research activities and outputs such as theses, articles, books, chapters, and other scholarly work to your ORCID record to enhance visibility and track…, Subject-specific Databases, Discover and access subject-specific databases curated for your field of study, with tools and guides to help you search efficiently, find authoritative sources, and stay up to date with the latest research. Search across several databases Or browse through…, Research Visibility & Impact, Learn strategies to increase the discoverability and citation of your research through profiling platforms , metrics, and dissemination strategies., Support for Systematic Reviews (e.g., Covidence), Get hands-on support for conducting systematic reviews , including training in tools like Covidence , protocol development, and database searching., Open Access Publishing, Receive expert guidance on selecting reputable journals , understanding open access publishing models, and avoiding predatory publishers. The NWU research community, including postgraduate students, can publish articles in selected open-access journals…, Journal Publishing Services, As part of our publishing support services, NWU Libraries offer access to the NWU Open Journal System (OJS), a powerful platform that streamlines the academic publishing process by offering tools for submission, peer review, and publishing workflows,…, Copyright & Licensing Consultation, Understand your rights as an author, learn how to legally share your work, and get help with Creative Commons licensing and permissions., Academic Writing Tools (Writefull), Enhance your academic writing with AI-powered tools like Writefull, designed to improve grammar, structure, and fluency in scholarly documents. Writefull Paraphrasing Tool gives you alternative phrasing suggestions to help you express your ideas more clearly…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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…, System and Tools, [accordion collapsed], 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, Systematic Reviews, System and Tools YouTube video Covidence (Video) Training Material 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 store, share, and access datasets…, Interlibrary Loans, A service that can be used to obtain books and articles unavailable at your home library from national and international libraries. Systems and Tools Interlibrary Loans Training Material Find more information on PDF document how to submit an Interlibrary Loan…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, Ethical Clearance and Funder Requirements, Data Management Plan (DMP), Institutions and funding bodies are now recognising the importance of effective data management in ensuring the ethical handling of research data. The PDF document NWU Research Data Management Policy (PDF) requires that every research study that generates…, Services, [accordion collapsed], Systems and Tools, 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 General Guidance NWU research funding and training opportunities PDF document Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool (PDF) [/accordion] , Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID), Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a tool that solves author name misidentification by providing persistent, unique IDs for researchers. Many funders require researchers to have an ORCID ID when applying for grants. This persistent identifier helps…, Services, [accordion collapsed], Systems and Tools, You can register for an account via ORCID and add publications. Register your ORCID on Intembeko, and the Intembeko ORCID Hub ( PDF document follow these steps (PDF) ) will connect research staff and students with the organisations where they study, are…, Training Material, What is ORCID ? Register for your ORCID ID . How to reset your ORCID password ? A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record . How do you add publications to your ORCID ? [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-management
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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 advocates making research data freely…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, Disseminating Research Output, The NWU Open Access and RDM policies guide public access to NWU research outputs, including dissertations, theses, journal articles, books, conference proceedings, datasets, and other scholarly material. Research dissemination at NWU promotes: Long-term…, Systems & Tools, Boloka Institutional Repository Research outputs produced at NWU are preserved and made accessible through Boloka , including digitised collections, publications, and special collections. DaYta Ya Rona Processed research data generated during research studies…, Theses & Dissertations, Library and Information Services (LIS) assists in preserving and showcasing theses and dissertations to ensure that valuable postgraduate research remains accessible, visible, and discoverable for future scholarship. Caution: Postgraduate students should…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-academic-writing
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-ethics
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, Research Ethics, Applying for research ethics, including review and clearance, is conducted through various committees, and applicants are provided with comprehensive support and guidance. System and Tools The application process is done through the NWU Research Support…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-referencing
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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-…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-copyright
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-writing-publishing
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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…, NWU Covers your APCs, [accordion collapsed], 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…, 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…, Publishing Smart, [accordion collapsed], Choosing the Best Journal for Your Article and Avoiding Predatory Journals, Selecting the right journal for your scholarly article is a critical step in ensuring your research reaches the appropriate audience and achieves maximum visibility. Choosing a reputable, accredited journal not only enhances your research impact but also…, Steps to Select a Credible and Accredited Journal, Selecting the best journal for your article 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…, Tools for Managing Your Academic Profile, [accordion collapsed], 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-visibility-impact
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, Research Visibility and Impact, New ways of communicating scientific discoveries through open science platforms, also known as academic profile platforms, have emerged for storing, publishing and disseminating research findings. These academic profile platforms have the added advantage of…, Connect, Update, and Showcase your Research with ORCID, [accordion collapsed], Systems and Tools, 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…, Training Material, Research Visibility and Impact: Broadening your impact [/accordion] Enhancing research visibility and impact is crucial for researchers and institutions aiming to maximise the reach and significance of their scholarly work. Strategies to improve visibility…, ScholarConnect, [accordion collapsed], Researcher Profiling Platform, ScholarConnect is a researcher profiling platform that showcases academic expertise, research outputs, key achievements, and collaborative opportunities aligned with disciplines and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Faculties: Economic and Management…, Training Material, Framework on research visibility and impact Science communication Workflow for getting published Research visibility and impact LibGuide Maximising research impact [/accordion] , Science Communication, Science communication helps make research findings accessible, understandable, and relevant to broader audiences beyond specialist academic communities. Researchers are increasingly encouraged to create communication assets such as infographics, visual…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
2026-07-07 Menu 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…, 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…, Measure your Research Impact, [accordion collapsed], 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,…, 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…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-open-scholarship-librarians
ROSS - Contact Us
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, Contact Your Research Librarians, [accordion collapsed], Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS), Photo of Mirenda Hlophe Email Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlophe Librarian Phone Mirenda Hlophe +27 (0)18 389 2339 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Nomzingisi Madikane Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Manager Phone Nomzi Madikane +27 (0)18 389 2198…, Faculty of Education, Photo of Lindi Mabuya Email Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya Librarian Phone Lindi Mabuya +27 (0)16 910 3142 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Songezo Mpikashe Email Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Manager Phone Songezo Mpikashe +27 (0)18 389 2352 Schedule an…, Faculty of Engineering, Photo of Njabulo Mdunge Email Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge Librarian Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (0)18 285 2524 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Martin Nokoane Email Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane Manager Phone Martin Nokoane +27 (0)18 299 2783 Schedule an…, Faculty of Health Science, Photo of Mirenda Hlophe Email Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlophe Librarian Phone Mirenda Hlophe +27 (0)18 389 2339 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Nomzingisi Madikane Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Manager Phone Nomzi Madikane +27 (0)18 389 2198…, Faculty of Humanities, Photo of Njabulo Mdunge Email Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge Librarian Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (0)18 285 2524 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Martin Nokoane Email Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane Manager Phone Martin Nokoane +27 (0)18 299 2783 Schedule an…, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS), Photo of Lindi Mabuya Email Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya Librarian Phone Lindi Mabuya +27 (0)16 910 3142 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Songezo Mpikashe Email Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Manager Phone Songezo Mpikashe +27 (0)18 389 2352 Schedule an…, Faculty of Law, Photo of Njabulo Mdunge Email Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge 📧 Librarian Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (0)18 285 2524 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Martin Nokoane Email Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane Manager Phone Martin Nokoane +27 (0)18 299 2783 Schedule an…, Faculty of Theology, Photo of Lindi Mabuya Email Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya Librarian Phone Lindi Mabuya +27 (0)16 910 3142 Schedule an Appointment Photo of Songezo Mpikashe Email Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Manager Phone Songezo Mpikashe +27 (0)18 389 2352 Schedule an…, Open Scholarship and Digitisation Centre, Photo of Cynthia Mpfo Email Cynthia Mpofu Cynthia Mphofo Librarian Phone Cynthia Mpofu +27 (0)18 285 2836 Photo of Noxolo Sifundza Email Noxolo Sifundza Noxolo Sifundza Assistant Librarian Phone Noxolo Sifundza +27 (0)16 910 4071 Photo of Molifi Seleke Email…, Special Collections, Click here for the Special Collections staff., Management, Photo of Veli Tshetsha Email Veli Tshetsha Veliswa Tshetsha Director: Research and Open Scholarship Phone Veli Tshetsha +27 (0)18 389 2803 Photo of Nomzingisi Madikane Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Manager: Research and Open Scholarship Mahikeng…, We can assist you via:, Our Tickets System Chat Frequently Asked Questions Online or in person appointments Social mediahttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-senior-management
Senior Library Management
2026-07-07 Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Library Leadership, Photo of Dr. Mathew Moyo Dr. Mathew Moyo Chief Director of Library and Information Service Phone Dr. Mathew Moyo +27 (0)18 299 2814 Email Dr. Mathew Moyo Mathew.Moyo@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom Campus [ NWU Expert profile for Dr. Mathew Moyo NWU…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-programmes/llm
Research Masters Degree (LLM)
2026-07-07 Programme nameResearch Masters Degree (LLM)Programme code6CB N01 - 6CB N11 CampusMahikeng and PotchefstroomDelivery modeContactProgram leaderIntroductionThe degree is awarded based on the strength of a dissertation of approximately 40,000 words.…http://law.nwu.ac.za/llm-public-law-Legal-Philosophy