The Library is rising to the challenge to assist you virtually. Services are continuing. With the Rector announcing that the second term is scheduled to start on 30 March via online instruction, that postgraduates should work off campus if possible and that research activities should continue where possible, the Library is here to support you.
Contacting us
You can contact the Library for assistance on Ask a Librarian, by telephone and via Twitter and Facebook. Faculty Librarians can be emailed or called directly for information services.
Electronic resources
The Library's electronic resources remain fully accessible via the library website, on and off-campus. For guidance in accessing e-resources, make use of the Off-campus access for Stellenbosch registered users guide.
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E-textbooks
Some publishers have lifted restrictions on the use of their material during this period. For example, all 700 Cambridge University Press textbooks will be freely available until 31 May 2020.
Information services and library training
Consult the Find, access and use information effectively: a step-by-step guide and refer to library guides.
Consult the Library's training calendar and book to participate in a library webinar. Scheduled library training sessions from the 30 March will be provided as online or recorded sessions. Your Faculty Librarian or trainer will communicate with you.
Renewing books
Library books can be renewed online (twice per item, unless someone else has requested the item).
Off-campus document delivery
If you need books from the Library and would rather remain at home, register for off-campus document delivery so that the books can be couriered to you. Scans of journal articles and chapters from books in printed format can also be emailed to you.
Returning books
You may prefer to return your library books after hours without social contact. Make use of the book returns deposit box at the entrance to each library to return your books.
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Library hours
Library hours as from 17 March 2020 are as follows:
SU Library, Bellville Park Campus Library and Medicine & Health Sciences Library:
Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:30
Sat: 10:00 – 13:00
Sundays and public holidays: Closed
Music, Theology and Engineering & Forestry Libraries:
Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 16:30
Sat: Closed
Sundays and public holidays: Closed
Services will continue as normal during the above hours. The situation will be monitored continuously and reassessed as required.
