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2025-07-31 Get in Touch, Helpdesk: +27 (0)18 299 2802 Book Renewals Chat with a Librarian Log a Ticket FAQs, Complaints and Suggestions, Comments and Suggestions Source Recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations), Directions and Facilities, Directions and Maps Libraries and Spaces , Library Management, Library Management Library Management, Staff Directory, Staff Directory Staff Directory, News, News News, Our Libraries, Take a virtual tour of our libraries by clicking on the image below. Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Library Address: North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Building A-7 Corner of Albert…http://library.nwu.ac.za/google-scholar-search
Google Scholar Search
2025-07-31 Google Scholar Tip: Use Google Scholar with our LibKey Tools [ Video ] Google Scholar Settings [accordion collapsed], How to get full-text articles in Google Scholar, Look for the " NWU " link next to each result. Use that link to get the full text via the Libraries' subscriptions. Full text articles on Google Scholar Search Full text articles on Google Scholar Search , What to do if the full-text article link does not show?, If the link does not appear next to any results, please configure your Google Scholar account . You can also link your Google account to the NWU. The "NWU" links will then appear even if you don't start your search from the current web page. How to…, Need more help?, Contact your Faculty Librarian for help with Google Scholar. [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/referella
Referella: NWU Referencing
2025-07-31 Referella Referencing NWU 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. NWU referencing guide NWU-verwysingsgids 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, Manual for Higher Degree Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template NWU Language Directorate: Style Guide 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/support-guides
Support Guides
2025-07-31 , General, Copyright and plagiarism Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) NWU Language Directorate: style guide Online tutorials/videos Passwords Referella: referencing guides Training Manuals Guides [accordion collapsed], Undergraduate students, Survival guide Undergraduate LibGuide Faculty LibGuides Referella: referencing guides, Postgraduate students, Faculty LibGuides Manual for higher degree studies MS Word postgraduate template Research LibGuides Research and Open Scholarship Services Postgraduate Support Guide, Academic staff, Academic staff support guide, Alumni, Prospective Students and External Users, User categories Services, Library Staff, LISConnectHub Support for Library Staff [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/passwords
Passwords
2025-07-31 NWU Usernames and Passwords, 1. Primary Account: Central Authentication Service (CAS) Students: You will be assigned an NWU email address, e.g., 12345678@ mynwu.ac.za . This address will communicate with your lecturers and allow you to log in to all NWU systems, such as eFundi, your…, 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. Click here for a complete list of our user categories and services . 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 REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT THE 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 databases via our…, 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 to access material placed on eReserves and to download EndNote . Course Reserves Access Course Reserves Access Click here to reset your password ( Video on how to reset…http://library.nwu.ac.za/about-us
About Us: Library Profile, Reports and Policies
2025-07-31 Vision, To be a digitally transformed library advancing access to information that impacts society., Mission, To enhance information discoverability, access, and use through innovation. , Our Values, The LIS embeds the following foundational values based on the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, and freedom: Caring and inclusive Embracing diversity Transparency Excellence in all our endeavors Ethics in all endeavors Responsibility and…, Annual Reports, 2024 Digital version Print version 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019, Policies, Rules and Guidelines, 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 Communication Strategy Loan Services LIS Circulation Guidelines LIS…, Strategic Plans, Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Strategic Plan 2024 and Beyond, Quality Assurance, 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 strategic…, Statistics, Statistical reports [/accordion] , Quick links, Management Contact Us History Circulation Services Information Services Research and Open Scholarship Services Information Resources Library Systems Outreach, Projects and Qualityhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/document-delivery
Document Delivery
2025-07-31 What is Document Delivery?, Document delivery (Intercampus Request) allows you to borrow items from other NWU campus libraries and branches other than your home library. How to use Document Delivery? Use the WorldCat Discovery form to place a request Document Delivery User Manual…, Books to Mahikeng, Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 3-7 working days to arrive in Mahikeng. Books from Vanderbijlpark Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Mahikeng., Books to Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library and branch libraries, Books from Mahikeng Library take 3-7 working days to arrive in Potchefstroom. Books from Vanderbijlpark Library take 72 hours to arrive in Potchefstroom. Books between the Ferdinand Postma and branch libraries will be ready for pickup after 24 hours., Books to Vanderbijlpark, Books from Mahikeng Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 72 hours to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. [/accordion] Mahikeng For more information, contact Itumeleng Kolodi at +27(0)18 389 2419 Emilio…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-holds
Circulation Services
2025-07-31 ILS Home Circulation Services: Access & User Categories My Account Fines Borrow, Renew & Return Document Delivery (Intercampus) Interlibrary Loans Holds eReserves Self-Check Machine Courier Service Book Collections Contact Us , Holds (Book Reservations), What is a Hold? A Hold allows NWU students and staff to reserve books that are currently checked out by other users. How to Place a Hold Eligibility: Only registered NWU staff and students can place holds. Process: Use WorldCat Discovery: Search and Access…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service
Circulation Services
2025-07-31 ILS Home Circulation Services: Access & User Categories My Account Fines Borrow, Renew & Return Document Delivery (Intercampus) Interlibrary Loans Holds eReserves Self-Check Machine Courier Service Book Collections Contact Us , Courier Service for M and Ph.D. Students, Master’s and Doctoral students at NWU can arrange for the delivery and return of books, journal articles, and other library materials via courier service. For more details, please contact your nearest Circulation Desk. Mahikeng: Contact Contact Nomzingisi…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-self-check-machine
Circulation Services
2025-07-31 ILS Home Circulation Services: Access & User Categories My Account Fines Borrow, Renew & Return Document Delivery (Intercampus) Interlibrary Loans Holds eReserves Self-Check Machine Courier Service Book Collections Contact Us , Self-Check Machine, Self-service machines are available at all main campus libraries for convenient borrowing. If you experience any issues, please visit the Circulation Desk . Note: The self-checkout machine cannot be used under the following conditions: Borrowing items without…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2025-conference-announcements
2025 Conference Announcements
2025-07-31 8th International Self-Directed Learning Conference Call The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning of the North-West University is pleased to announce the 8th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference. Date: 5 - 7 November 2025…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/july
University Calendar - July
2025-07-31 Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/student-assemblies
Student Assemblies
2025-07-31 Student Assemblies for all music students are held on Thursdays at 09:15–10:45 during normal academic class weeks. Other NWU staff and students, as well as members of the public, are welcome to attend these sessions, free of charge. During Studio…http://library.nwu.ac.za/libraries-and-branches
Libraries and Spaces
2025-07-31 Welcome to a Virtual Tour of our Libraries Take a virtual tour of our libraries by clicking on the image below. Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of…, Mahikeng Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -25.82623 Longitude: 25.61068 Address: North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7…, Potchefstroom - Ferdinand Postma Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -26.689041 Longitude: 27.091778 Address: North-West University: Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus Building E7A 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM 2531…, Potchefstroom - Branch Libraries, Education Library Music Library Natural Sciences Library Theology Library (Jan Lion Cachet Library), Vanderbijlpark Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Address: North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus Hendrik Van Eck Blvd Building A14 VANDERBIJLPARK…, Quick links, Contact Us Hours and NWU Dates Code of conduct Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate support guide Postgraduate…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-interlibrary-loans
Circulation Services
2025-07-31 ILS Home Circulation Services: Access & User Categories My Account Fines Borrow, Renew & Return Document Delivery (Intercampus) Interlibrary Loans Holds eReserves Self-Check Machine Courier Service Book Collections Contact Us , Interlibrary Loans (ILL), What is an Interlibrary Loan Request? Interlibrary Loans (ILL) allow NWU postgraduate students, academics, and researchers to access materials not owned by NWU Libraries. Through a national and international loan network, the library can obtain documents from…, Interlibrary Loan Desks & Office Hours, Mahikeng: Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 08:00 – 17:00 Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30 Vanderbijlpark: Ground floor, next to the Reserve Desk | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30, Delivery Times, Books: ± 3 weeks Articles: ± 1-10 days Delays may occur due to availability or processing times at lending libraries., Receiving & Returning Items, Articles are emailed directly to users. Books must be collected from the ILL Desk at your campus library. For users outside Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or Vanderbijlpark, books can be couriered upon request. Books must be returned in person or via courier., Loan Period & Renewals, The supplying Library determines loan periods. Loan periods (3–8 weeks) are determined by the supplying library. Renewals may be granted once, depending on the lending library’s policies. The due date is on the book strap—do not remove it until returning the…, Costs involved in Interlending services, National requests: Free when possible; courier fees may apply outside Gauteng (cost communicated before processing). International requests: Articles may cost upwards of $10, depending on length (cost communicated before processing). No international books…, Useful links, NWU Journal Collection: Access and Browse Academic Journals NWU journal collection Catalogues of Other Libraries in South Africa: Access and Search Resources Other library catalogues NWU Theses and Dissertations: Access and Search Academic Research Theses and…, Contact person:, James Kolodi | Email: Contact Itumeleng Kolodi for Library Assistance itumeleng.kolodi@nwu.ac.za | Tel.: +27 (0)18 389 2419 Courier address: North-West University, Mahikeng Library: Interlibrary Loans, Building A-7, Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli and University…, Contact persons:, Seka Sizani-Kelobang or Itumeleng Khunoane | Email address: Contact Interlibrary Loans for Library Assistance interbib@nwu.ac.za | Tel.: +27 (0)18 299 2793 Courier address: North-West University, Ferdinand Postma Library: Interlibrary Loans, Building E7A,…, Contact person, : Siyabonga Sithole | Email address: Contact Siyabonga Sithole for Library Assistance siyabonga.sithole@nwu.ac.za | Tel.: +27 (0)16 910 3044 Courier address: North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Library: Interlibrary Loans, Building A14, Hendrik van Eck Blvd…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-animal-health-and-basic-services-heart-mandela-day-outreach
Education, animal health, and basic services at the heart of Mandela Day outreach
2025-07-31 In the spirit of compassion and service that defined Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) marked Mandela Day 2025 with a series of impactful community outreach initiatives, focusing on education, animal health, and basic service delivery…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-borrow-renew-return
Circulation Services
2025-07-31 ILS Home Circulation Services: Access & User Categories My Account Fines Borrow, Renew & Return Document Delivery (Intercampus) Interlibrary Loans Holds eReserves Self-Check Machine Courier Service Book Collections Contact Us , Borrow, Renew & Return, How to Borrow Books [accordion collapsed], Who can Borrow Books?, All registered staff and students of North-West University can borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions., Where to Borrow Books?, Circulation Desk At the Circulation Desk, you can check out, renew, and return books, pay fines, pick up holds, and more. These desks are typically located near the main entrance of each library. Self-Checkout Machines Self-service machines are available at…, Requesting Items, If a book you want is currently out on loan, you can request it through the Holds Manual: How to Place and Manage Holds in the Library hold service at the Circulation Desk. The library may ask you to return high-demand books earlier than their due date. If…, Borrowing During Recess, If you're going on vacation and have books on your record, or plan on borrowing books before leaving, ask Circulation Services to adjust the due dates to match the start of the new term. You can also How to Renew Your Books Online through the Library renew…, Email Reminder Notices, For NWU Staff and Students: You’ll receive notices via email and SMS about recalled items, Library Holds Manual: How to Place and Manage Holds hold requests , Document Delivery Manual: How to Request and Access Library Materials document delivery (intercampus…, Please note the following, You are allowed a maximum of two renewals per book. Items requested by another user cannot be renewed. Return these items as soon as possible. If returned after the due date, a recall fine will apply, in addition to an overdue fine. Items from the reserve…, You can renew your books using any of the following methods, Web Renewal: Go to Access and Manage Your WorldCat Discovery Account your account and renew your books online. [ How to renew your books online User Guide ] Self-Checkout Machine: You can renew your books using the self-checkout machine, but please note that…, Important Information, Books must be returned by the due date indicated on the date label inside the book or on the self-checkout machine receipt. Overdue books will incur a fee . You are responsible for all items borrowed using your University card. Library Fines Overdue items:…, You can return books using the following methods, Circulation Desk – Return books directly to the circulation desk. Self-checkout machine – When returning books via the self-checkout machine, please take your receipt as proof of a successful return. Book Bin (Dropbox) – Located next to the Main Library…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-access
Circulation Services
2025-07-31 ILS Home Circulation Services: Access & User Categories My Account Fines Borrow, Renew & Return Document Delivery (Intercampus) Interlibrary Loans Holds eReserves Self-Check Machine Courier Service Book Collections Contact Us , Access & User Categories, Access to NWU Libraries and Databases [accordion collapsed], NWU Students and Staff, Only registered students and staff members of North-West University are permitted to access our libraries and databases. Physical Access: A valid university card is required to access any of the NWU libraries. My Account: Log in to Manage Your WorldCat…, Prospective Master's and PhD Students, Prospective Master's and PhD students can apply for access to any NWU library up to six months before registering as a master's or doctoral student. Please complete the NWU Library Registration Form for Prospective Students Prospective Student Application…, Members of the Public, External members who wish to borrow materials or use library facilities must apply for membership by completing the External Membership Application Form for Library Access External Membership Application Form . Submit the completed form and/or proof of…, User categories - How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Help with Information Searches Interlibrary Loans Undergraduates 6 14 Yes Information Commons No 4th-year degree and Honours students 10 30 Yes Honours Commons No Post-graduates (M and Ph.…, Letter of Introduction for Access to Other University Libraries, A Letter of Introduction is a request made by the NWU Library and Information Service (LIS) on behalf of a student or staff member, seeking permission to access another university's library. NWU LIS also accepts requests from other university libraries for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chardone-smidt-shines-world-stage