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Information and Learning Services (ILS)
2026-05-21 Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Information Services Appointments, Bookings & Events Forms My Account, About Us, ILS: Information and Lending Services Entity Information and Learning Services plays a pivotal role in advancing the overarching mission of Library and Information Service (LIS) by continuously enhancing how information is discovered, accessed, and utilised…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-contact-us
Circulation and Lending Services
2026-05-21 Menu 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, Contact Us, Managers, Mahikeng Email the Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake | Contact Maphefo Maake +27 (0)18 389 2322 Potchefstroom Email the Potchefstroom Manager Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela | Contact Kgasane Seemela +27 (0)18 389 2826 Vanderbijlpark Email the…, General Information, General Desk Potchefstroom: pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2800 Circulation Services Staff Directory Comments and suggestionshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-profile
Library Profile
2026-05-21 Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Our Strategic Direction, Vision: Where we are going, To be a digitally transformed library advancing access to information that impacts society., Mission: How we deliver, To enhance information discoverability, access, and use through innovation., Values: What guides our work, The LIS embeds the following foundational values: Caring and inclusive Embracing diversity Transparency Excellence Ethics Responsibility and accountability Academic freedom and access to information Six strategic priority areas of the LIS strategic planhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-contact-us
Contact Us
2026-05-21 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 &…, How to Reach Us, Get in Touch, Choose your Library Book Renewals Log a Ticket Chat with a Librarian Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Complaints and Suggestions, Comments and Suggestions Source Recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations.)http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-conferences-symposiums
Conferences and Symposiums
2026-05-21 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 &…, Knowledge Exchange Events, Conferences, 2019 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2022 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2024 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2026 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL), Symposiums, 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposiumhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-entity-section-management
Entity and Section Managers
2026-05-21 Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Section Leadership, Photo of Maphefo Maake – NWU Library Leadership Portrait Maphefo Maake Information and Learning Services Email Maphefo Maake +27 (0)18 389 2322 Email Maphefo Maake Maphefo.Maake@nwu.ac.za Building A-7 Mahikeng Schedule an Appointment Photo of Kgasane…, Research and Open Scholarship (ROSS), Photo of Nomzingisi Madikane – NWU Library Leadership Portrait Nomzingisi Madikane Research and Open Scholarship Email Nomzingisi Madikane +27 (0)18 389 2198 Email Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi.Madikane@nwu.ac.za Building A-7 Mahikeng Schedule an Appointment…, Information Services and Systems (IRS), Photo of Carine Basson Carine Basson Email Carine Basson +27 (0)18 299 2818 Email Carine Basson Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom Photo of Molly Kekana Molly Kekana Metadata Services Email Molly Kekana +27 (0)18 389 2407 Email Molly Kekana…http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-about-us
About Us
2026-05-21 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 &…, About Us, Information and Learning Services Section The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS) is a dynamic, future-focused academic hub supporting the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Guided by our strategic priorities…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-account
Circulation and Lending Services
2026-05-21 Menu 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, Accessing Your WorldCat Discovery Account, Access your account From your WorldCat Discovery account , you can access: Checked Out Items: View your current loans and renew them if applicable. Overdue Items and Charges: Check the details of any fees issued by the library. Requested Items: See items you’…, Logging In, NWU Staff and Students: Use your CAS username and password to log in. External Users: Use the username and password provided by Circulation Services. Important: If you’re using a public computer, make sure to sign out of your account when you're finished to…, User Guide, Need step-by-step help with signing in and managing your account? Use the official WorldCat Discovery guide below. View the My Account guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support-services
Research Commons
2026-05-21 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://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-foods-still-shape-diets-mahikeng-communities
Indigenous foods still shape diets in Mahikeng communities
2026-05-21 Pumpkin leaves, sorghum porridge and bone marrow remain on the menu in parts of Mahikeng, even as younger generations drift toward processed foods. A new study by Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi, a North-West University (NWU) master’s student, found that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-wins-2026-nedbank-cup-durban-city-football-club
NWU alumnus wins 2026 Nedbank Cup with Durban City Football Club
2026-05-21 Michael Navi Radebe, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), has added his name to the list of 2026 Nedbank Cup winners after helping Durban City FC secure the title. He says the victory carried personal significance because of his earlier…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-policies
Research and Open Scholarship Services
2026-05-21 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, Open Science at North-West University, Open Science initiatives at North-West University are overseen by and accountable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for NWU Research, Innovation, Community Engagement and Postgraduate Studies (RICEP). Aligned with the PDF document National Open Science Policy (…, 1. NWU Open Access Publications Policy, This policy regulates public access to NWU research outputs, including master's and doctoral theses and dissertations (ETDs), journal articles, books, and conference proceedings. These outputs are preserved and disseminated through the institutional…, 2. NWU Research Data Management (RDM) Policy, The RDM policy provides a framework for managing research data, including raw, cleaned, and analysed data throughout its entire life cycle. Eligible data that substantiates published research is made available for reuse in the NWU Research Data Repository (…, The Strategic Value of Open Science, The NWU's Open Access (OA) and RDM policies are vital to enhancing the dissemination of knowledge and ensuring research integrity . These policies: Aligned with the National Open Science Policy, UNESCO recommendations, and other funder mandates (including the…, Policies and Training Material, National Open Science Policy PDF document Open Access Policy (PDF) PDF document Research Data Management Policy (PDF) PDF document Research Data Management Rules and Appendices (PDF) Research Data Management LibGuide DaYta Ya Rona Data Management Plan DMPTool…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support