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Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Training and Workshops, Develop your research skills through practical workshops and guided training sessions ., EndNote, Learn how to manage references and format citations efficiently., Writefull, Improve academic writing using AI-powered language tools., Research Data Management, Organise, store, and share your research data effectively., DMPTool, Create structured data management plans for your research projects., Research Profiling, Enhance your research visibility and academic presence., ORCID, Connect and manage your publications using your ORCID profile.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-useful-resources
Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Useful Resources, Access tools, guides, and services designed to support your research journey and academic success., ROSS Resources, Explore curated tools and support services for research and open scholarship. Explore resources, Library Databases, Access a wide range of academic databases and electronic resources. Browse databases, Training & Guides, Find workshops, guides, and events to develop your research skills. View training, Research Support Services, Connect with expert support for publishing, data management, and research visibility. Learn morehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-locations
Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Locations, Find your nearest Research Commons location and access maps, directions, and opening hours., Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng Library, Building A-7, Ground Floor Campus map Show map Google Maps , Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A, Third Floor Campus map Show map Google Maps , Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark Library, Building A14, Split Level 2 Campus map Show map Google Mapshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-access-eligibility
Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Access Eligibility, Who can access the Research Commons?, Access is restricted to specific research-focused user groups to maintain a quiet and productive environment. Master’s students PhD candidates Postdoctoral fellows Academic and support staffhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-special-collections
Research and Open Scholarship Services
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, Special Collections, Special collections preserve rare books, manuscripts, archives, and artefacts of cultural and historical significance. These unique materials provide valuable insights into different periods, societies, and disciplines while supporting research, creativity, and a deeper understanding of our shared heritage for future generations. Go to Special…, Enquiries can be addressed to:, Mahikeng 📧 Email Dikeledi Modise Dikeledi Modise | 📱 Phone Dikeledi Modise +27 (0)18 389 2101 📧 Email Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlope | 📱 Phone Mirenda Hlophe +27 (0)18 389 2339 📧 Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane | 📱 Phone Nomzi Madikane +27 (0)18 389 2198 Potchefstroom 📧 Email Adri Jansen Adri Jansen | 📱 Phone Adri Jansen +27 (0)18 285…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
Research and Open Scholarship Services
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, Bookings and Spaces, Library Hours View opening hours for all library spaces. View Hours Book a Space Reserve research and postgraduate workspaces online. Book Now Digital Scholarship Centre Explore digital research tools and support services. Explore, Postgraduate Research Space, This dedicated space provides exclusive access to honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students, as well as academic and research staff., Space Policies, Food & Beverage, Only snacks and covered beverages are allowed. No messy foods (e.g. pizza, pies, lunch boxes). Please clean spills and dispose of waste. Full meals must be consumed outside the library., Workspace Use, Spaces are first-come, first-served. No reservations of desks or PCs. Do not leave belongings overnight. Unattended spaces over 1 hour will be cleared. Belongings are left at your own risk.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-resources
Research and Open Scholarship Services
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, ROSS Resources, Select a resource from our list:, , Or choose via process:, Creating / Writing Tools: Data Analysis Tools - ATLAS.ti Data Management Plans - DMPTool Citation Managers - EndNote Link Resolver - LibKey MS Word Postgraduate Template Plagiarism Tools - iThenticate Survey Tools - QuestionPro Systematic Reviews - Covidence Writefull Guides: EndNote Research Data Management Systematic Review Publish / Preserve…http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-quality-assurance
Quality Assurance
Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Commitment to Quality, 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's strategic goals and support and advice from the NWU Quality Enhancement Office., Documents, [accordion collapsed], LIS Quality Manual, PDF document Quality Manual 2018 (PDF) PDF document Quality Manual 2020 (PDF), Quality assurance tools, PDF document Library Life Pulse Survey 2024 (PDF), Peer evaluations, PDF document Portfolio of peer evaluation - October 2021 (PDF), Benchmarking visits, PDF document Visit CPUT 2019 (PDF) PDF document Visit Wits Disability Rights Unit 2019 (PDF), Benchmarking action plan, PDF document Benchmarking action plan for 2020/2021 (PDF), CHELSA, PDF document Academic Library Standards Framework (PDF) [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/referella
Referella: NWU Referencing
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. PDF document NWU referencing guide (PDF) PDF document NWU-verwysingsgids (PDF) 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, PDF document Manual for Higher Degree Studies (PDF) MS Word Postgraduate Template PDF document NWU Language Directorate: Style Guide (PDF) 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/research-computers-software
Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Computers and Software, Research Commons computers are equipped with specialised academic software to support writing, analysis, and research management., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for writing, data handling, and presentations. Learn more, EndNote, Reference management and citation formatting for academic writing. Learn more, ATLAS.ti, Qualitative data analysis software for coding and interpreting research data. Learn more, IBM SPSS, Statistical analysis software for quantitative research and data modelling. Learn more, iThenticate, Plagiarism detection tool for checking originality in academic work. Learn morehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-booking-spaces
Research Commons
Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Book a Discussion Room, Book a Discussion Room, Reserve a discussion room in the Research Commons for collaborative work or group study. Book via LibCal After booking 1 Collect your key at the Loans Service Desk 2 Use the room during your allocated time 3 Return the key and complete the register Rooms are in high demand — please cancel your booking via the booking confirmation email if no…http://library.nwu.ac.za/passwords
Usernames and Passwords
NWU Login IDs and Passwords, Don’t get locked out—understand which account to use and how to keep it secure with MFA. PDF Document Set up your NWU email address (PDF) , 🔐Primary Account Username and Password (CAS Systems), Used for: Library Services, eFundi, Microsoft 365, Wi-Fi Copilot, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive Username: Use your NWU email address: Example email address for students studentnumber@mynwu.ac.za (Students) or Example email address for staff name.surname@nwu.ac.za (Staff) . New students: Steps to set up your NWU email address . (Email setup becomes…, 🔐 Student Portal Username and Password, Used for: Registration, grades, academic records Username: studentnumber @mysis-nwu.ac.za (Registered Students) PDF document How to log in (PDF) This non-expiring username and password will be sent to your primary account. Password: New students: Use the password you received in the email sent to your primary account. PDF document Follow this…, How to Access Library Services, [accordion collapsed], 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. PDF document Complete list of our user categories and services (PDF) . On-campus access Access is given automatically via IP authentication. Some e-journals are individual subscriptions that do not work via IP authentication and require a…, Library Database Access - Non-Affiliated Users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students, IMPORTANT! THIS LOGIN METHOD IS NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT 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 library and resources via our Circulation Services Department at an additional fee . Not all external user …, 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 requested on hold, intercampus requests and Interlibrary Loans. restrictions and messages. For…, 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 (primary account) to access material placed on eReserves and to download EndNote . Course Reserves Access Click here to reset your password ( Video on how to reset your password .) if you forgot your password or contact the T&L Technologies Helpdesk at (…http://library.nwu.ac.za/worldcat-discovery
WorldCat Discovery
What is WorldCat Discovery?, WorldCat Discovery helps people easily find and get resources available at our library and in libraries worldwide through a single search of WorldCat and familiar, authoritative e-content collections. It also connects users to our collections via popular websites where people start their research., In WorldCat Discovery, you can, Search across our collections with a single search Limit your results to online items and available sources Access our libraries all the time Search open-access collections in the search results, How to use WorldCat Discovery, WorldCat Discovery LibGuide Introduction to WorldCat Discovery Search in WorldCat Discovery, How to Search for Information, Finding more accessible information: Textbooks, Databases, [accordion collapsed], List of databases included in every search, Academic Search Complete Access Engineering Africa-Wide Information African Journals AHFS Consumer Medication Information Applied Science & Technology Source American Chemical Society Art & Architecture Complete Artstor ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Audiobook Collection (EBSCOhost) Business Source Complete CAB Abstracts Cambridge…http://library.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-library
Vanderbijlpark Library
Libraries and Spaces NWU Vanderbijlpark Library, About the Library, The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Library on the Vaal Triangle Campus is a central academic resource supporting students, researchers and staff with a wide range of services and study facilities. It offers spaces such as a 24-hour computer centre, group study areas, research support, and access to both physical and electronic…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)16 910 3172 / 3231 North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus, Building A14 Hendrik Van Eck Blvd VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900, South Africa Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Vanderbijlpark Library maps and directions Maps and Directions, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory , Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Lower Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark lower ground floor 24-Hour computer centre 24-Hour study room Computer centre Facilitation rooms IT Support Printing Services Supplemental instruction room, Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark ground floor Coffee shop: Books & Beans Copy shop eReserves Interlibrary Loans Journal Section Circulation & Lending Services New books shelve Security Services Self-checkout, Split Level 1, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 1 Catalogue computers Book shelves (Loan Collection) Computer workstations Facilities for people with disabilities Librarians Honours Group Discussion Rooms Information desk Study area TLC - One Button Studio, First Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library first floor Africana collection Honours wing: quiet study area Library administration Training room, Split Level 2, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 2 Group study units Research Librarians iStudy units Research Commons (M and PhD students and staff) Study area with computer stations, Second Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library second floor Water Archive [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/theology-library
Theology Library
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/lis-strategic-plans
Strategic Plans
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
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 & Sections Staff Directory For Library Staff, 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 Libraries Editors: Dr Sabelo Chizwina and Dr Mathew Moyo Date of publication: 9 April…, 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 of Libraries and Information Science , 91(1), 1-10. Mabuya, L., Moloto, D., Ramabina, M. T…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support-services
Research Commons
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 credible sources and managing references, our services are tailored to meet your evolving…, 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 papers, and other scholarly resources. This platform supports the visibility and…, 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 Committee and external funders, ensuring the responsible collection, handling, storage, and…, 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, accessibility, and long-term preservation. NWU Libraries offer assistance with storing and…, 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 your academic contributions. ORCID ensures proper attribution of your work and enhances…, 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 the alphabetical list of databases or individual database search, i.e., Scopus (Elsevier…, 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 without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs), through NWU's transformative agreements with…, 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, empowering editors and authors with an efficient, transparent platform., 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 and academically Writefull Add-in for Word - Download the plug-in for Word to get language…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
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 Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, 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 faculty member. Search and collect the most relevant peer-reviewed sources using the…, 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 Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Research…, 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 Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . YouTube…, 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 how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . YouTube video LibKey information…, 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 library's content from the open web. Training Material YouTube video BrowZine user tutorial…, 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-R : Database of African Theses and Dissertations including Research DART - Europe Ethos (…, 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 related to various fields of study. Systems and Tools These repositories provide valuable…, 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 Request (PDF) . Alternatively, use the Interlibrary Loans quick guide .http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding