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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
Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS)
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, About Us, Research and Open Scholarship Home We are dedicated to advancing research and open scholarship through a range of innovative services. Our open access publishing, supported by transformative agreements, maximizes NWU work's reach. We facilitate reproducible…, Quick links, Manual for Higher Degrees Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template Postgraduate Support Guide Open Access Week Resources EndNotehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-libraries-spaces
Libraries and Spaces
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 &…, Our Libraries and Branch Libraries, Read more about the Mahikeng Library, Mahikeng Library, Virtual Tour Read more about the Potchefstroom Libraries, Potchefstroom Libraries, On this campus Ferdinand Postma Library (Main Library) Education Library Music Library Natural Sciences Library Theology Library (Jan Lion Cachet Library) Virtual Tour Read more about the Vanderbijlpark Library, Vanderbijlpark Library, Virtual Tourhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-commons
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, Explore the Research Commons, Research Commons logo Research Commons is a dedicated space designed to support postgraduate students and academic staff by providing access to specialised research resources, services, and infrastructure in a conducive scholarly environment., Virtual Tour of our Libraries, Explore our campus libraries through interactive virtual tours. Mahikeng Library Potchefstroom Libraries Vanderbijlpark Libraryhttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/pliem-2021-test-information
PLIEM - 2021 Test Information
2026-05-21 HOME | ABOUT US | MEET OUR STAFF | HISTORY | RESEARCH | METABOLIC DEFECTS | NEW DEVELOPMENTS | PATIENT'S STORIES TEST INFORMATION | SAMPLE HANDLING | CLINICAL…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-library-week-2026
Event: Library Week 2026
2026-05-20 South African Library Week logo for 2026, South African Library Week (SALW) 2026, Join us in celebrating South African Library Week under the theme "Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures" from 16–22 March 2026., Programme Highlights, 🔄📚 Library Amnesty Week, Have an overdue library book quietly hiding on your shelf or desk? This is the perfect time to bring it back home. During this period, all overdue library materials can be returned with fines waived - no penalties, no awkward explanations. This initiative…, 📖👥 Book Club - You're invited, Registration: LIS Book Club Launch - 19 March 2026 In celebration of South African Library Week, the NWU LIS, in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, warmly invites you to the official launch of the Book Club. A new chapter begins -…, 🏛️📚 Faculty Pop-Up Libraries, We will be bringing the library closer to you through Faculty Pop-Up Libraries across campuses. Visit our pop-up stations to discover key resources, explore services, and connect with your librarians right where you are. Knowledge. Access. Support - right at…, 🤖🏆 Library Life in 60 Seconds Challenge, Show us your library experience and stand a chance to win your share in Takealot vouchers! Create a short, creative video (max 60 seconds) showing how you experience the NWU libraries - whether it's engaging with our library staff, interacting with our…, Campus Specific Events, Events taking place across the NWU Library campuses Mahikeng Events 16 March Mini display of books, photo booth & quizzes 17 March Pop-up Library: School for Agriculture 18 March Mascot visit CTL & Student Chapter & Career centre to display their…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-mandela-month-drive-2025
Event: Mandela Month Drive 2025
2026-05-20 Mandela Day 2025 logo, Dignity in every Drop, This Mandela Month, the Library and Information Service calls on the entire NWU community to come together in solidarity and compassion through our Mandela Month Drive , a heartfelt initiative to support our male students who may be silently struggling with…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-open-access-week-2025