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Research Support Services
ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher 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…, Copyright Services, Copyright is an exclusive legal right given to authors and creators to protect their original works. Systems and Tools There are copyright procedures and guidelines for the application, compliance, and use of copyrighted material. NWU Policies and Rules Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property (Policies and Rules) Intellectual Property…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-interlibrary-loans
Circulation & Lending Services
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 , Interlibrary Loans (ILL), What is an Interlibrary Loan Request? Interlibrary Loans Requests (ILL) provide a service to NWU researchers, academic staff and registered master's and doctoral students by obtaining material not owned by the North-West University Libraries via WorldCat Discovery . The Library offers documents to other national and international libraries through…, Interlibrary Loan Desks & Office Hours, Mahikeng: Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30 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 book. Overdue fees: R10.00 per book per day., 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 are requested ., 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 dissertations [/accordion] Contact Information Mahikeng James Kolodi | 📧 interbib@nwu.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-academic-integrity
Information Services
ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us Academic Integrity [accordion collapsed], Copyright, Copyright protects intellectual property under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978: Understanding Copyright Laws in South Africa Copyright Act 98 of 1978, preventing unauthorised reproduction of literary or musical works. In South Africa, as a signatory to the Bern Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: International Copyright…, Plagiarism, Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper acknowledgement, presenting them as your own. This includes copying text, paraphrasing, or translating without crediting the original author. It is considered academic theft and a serious violation in scholarly environments. To avoid plagiarism, always cite sources…, Academic Integrity @ the NWU, Academic Integrity at NWU: Upholding Ethical Standards in Research and Writing Academic Integrity, Ethical Use of AI, AI at NWU: Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Academic Excellence and Innovation AI @ NWU AI Literacy Courses How to Cite ChatGPT: A Guide for Proper Citation in Academic Work How to cite ChatGPT NWU AI Hub [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-digitisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Digitisation
ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data visualisation Contact Us, Digitisation, Digitisation at universities often involves the conversion of physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical materials, such as books, documents, photographs, and other artefacts, into digital formats. This…, Material Selection and Preparation, Researcher identifies and gathers the physical materials to be digitised, such as books, documents, photographs, or artefacts (up to A1). Assess the condition of the materials and perform any necessary repairs or stabilisation to ensure they can withstand the digitisation process. Organise and catalogue the materials for efficient digitisation., Copyright and Permissions, Determine copyright status and obtain necessary permissions to digitise and provide access to copyrighted materials. Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights and licensing agreements., Digitisation Equipment and Setup, Select appropriate scanning or imaging equipment based on the type and condition of the materials. Set up the equipment and configure settings, such as resolution and colour, for optimal digitisation., Digitisation, Scan or photograph the materials using the chosen equipment. Ensure the highest possible quality and resolution to capture fine details. Capture images in standard formats like PDF, TIFF or JPEG., Quality Control, Review the digitised images to ensure they meet established quality standards. Check for image clarity, colour accuracy, and completeness. Retake images or adjust as needed., OCR (Optical Character Recognition), If applicable, perform OCR to convert text within scanned documents into machine-readable and searchable text., Metadata Creation, Create descriptive metadata for each digitised item, including title, author, date, subject, and other relevant information. Create technical metadata, such as file format and resolution., Storage and Backup, Store digitised materials in a secure and redundant storage system to prevent data loss. [/accordion] Service For digitisation needs, contact us at the Digital Scholarship Centre for more information or a quote. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane 📧 Manager: Research and Learning Services (MC) 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2198 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-printing-photocopying
Information Services
ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us , Printing & Photocopying Services, IT Service Catalogue: Printing Services & Costs Printing options and associated costs . Printer & Copier Policies: Printer & Copier Policies Standardisation and usage guidelines . Student Printing Facilities: Campus Printing Locations Available at designated campus locations . Campus Library Services [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Library, Campus Copy Shop: Offers printing and photocopying services. Additional Facilities: Printing facilities are available at the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Centre and the Senior Research Commons in the Library. Problem Reporting For printer-related issues (paper, toner, maintenance, faulty printers), contact 📧 Nolusindiso Myataza at 📱 +27(0…, Potchefstroom Libraries, Nashua Copy Shop (Building F1, Basement) Services: Printing, copying, stapling, binding, and laminating Print sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 Ferdinand Postma Library Printing & scanning available in the Information Commons. Quick print facility in the foyer: Submit print jobs from any lab computer on Potch Campus. Swipe your university card at the…, Vanderbijlpark, The Copy Shop is located on the library's ground floor and offers a range of printing and copying services. Services Available: Printing, copying, and scanning Coin-operated photocopy machine Ring binding Lamination Problem Reporting For printer-related issues (paper, toner, maintenance, faulty printers), contact IT Support: 📱 +27(0)16 910 3324 📧…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-document-delivery
Circulation & Lending Services
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 , Document Delivery (Intercampus Requests), What is Document Delivery? Document Delivery allows NWU staff and students to borrow books and request scanned materials from other NWU campus libraries. How to Use Document Delivery? WorldCat Discovery Intercampus Request Form for Library Materials Submit requests via the WorldCat Discovery form Registered NWU staff and students can use Document…, 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. For more information, contact 📧 Email Itumeleng Kolodi Itumeleng Kolodi |📱 Phone Itumeleng Kolodi +27 (0)18 389 2419 📧 Email Emilio Stuurman Emilio Stuurman |📱 Phone Emilio Stuurman +27 (…, Books to Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library and branch libraries, Books from the 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. For more information, contact: Ferdinand Postma Library: 📧 Email Sphe Dlakude Sphe Dlakude…, Books to Vanderbijlpark, Books from the Mahikeng Library take 7-10 working days to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. Books from Potchefstroom Libraries take 72 hours to arrive in Vanderbijlpark. For more information, contact 📧 Email Daniel Monyamane Daniel Monyamane |📱 Phone Daniel Monyamane +27 (0)16 910 3231 📧 Email Siyabonga Sithole Siyabonga Sithole |📱 Phone Siyabonga…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-holds
Circulation & Lending Services
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 , Holds (Book Reservations), What is a Hold? A library hold is a reservation for a library item (like a book) that is currently checked out or unavailable, allowing you to be notified and pick it up when it becomes available. Placing a hold puts you on a waiting list for the item, and you'll be contacted when it's ready for you to pick up and check out. How to Place a Hold…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service
Circulation & Lending Services
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 , Courier Service for M and PhD 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 get in touch with your nearest Circulation Desk for assistance. Mahikeng 📧 Email Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake |📱 Phone Maphefo Maake +27 (0)18 389 2322 📍Return borrowed…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-self-check-machine
Circulation & Lending Services
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 , 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 a barcode Borrowing "Non-circulating" items (e.g., Reference materials) If your…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-contact-us
Circulation & Lending Services
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 Contact Information Mahikeng 📧 Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake | 📱 Contact Maphefo Maake +27 (0)18 389 2322 Potchefstroom 📧 Potchefstroom Manager Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela | 📱 Contact Kgasane Seemela +27 (0)18 389 2826 Vanderbijlpark 📧 Vanderbijlpark Manager Maropene Ramabina Maropene Ramabina | 📱 Contact Maropene…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/die-nwu/test-hp
TEST HP
Begin jou reis Voorgraadse studies Sluit aan by een van Suid-Afrika se vooraanstaande universiteite! Honneurs, diplomas en sertifikate Bereik akademiese en professionele doelwitte met internasionaal geakkrediteerde programme. Meesters en Doktorale Studies Verdiep jou…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-data-visualisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Data Visualisation
ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Data Visualisation, Data visualisation at North-West University (NWU) involves using visual representations to explore, analyse, and communicate data for various research and educational purposes. Data visualisation provides a powerful way to share data-driven findings, motivate analyses, and detect flaws. A data visualisation workflow outlines the steps to create…, Student Projects, We encourage students to incorporate data visualisation into their coursework and research projects. This helps build skills and creates a portfolio of work., Data Collection and Preparation, Gather the raw data from various sources. Clean and preprocess the data by handling missing values, outliers, and formatting issues. Perform data transformation and aggregation if necessary. Type of Data Format Images PNG and SVG Web Pages HTML Tabular Data XML, CSV and JSON, Data Exploration and Analysis, Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain a deeper understanding of the dataset. Identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. Type of Analysis Data Visualisation Tools Statistical Analysis Graphs and Infographics Text Analysis World Cloud, Word Tree, Collocation Graph Geospatial analysis Map, Network Graph, Select Visualisation Types, Choose the appropriate visualisation types based on the nature of the data and the objectives. Common visualisation types include bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, heat maps, and more., Design Layout and Structure, Plan the visualisation layout, including the arrangement of charts and graphs on the page. Decide on the colour scheme, fonts, and other visual elements., Create Visualisations, Use data visualisation tools or programming libraries (e.g., D3.js, Matplotlib, Tableau, Excel) to create the visualisations. Ensure that the visualisations accurately represent the data., Interactivity (if applicable), Add interactive elements to allow users to explore the data further. This can include tooltips, filters, and drill-down options., Labelling and Annotations, Provide clear labels for axes, data points, and legends. Add annotations and captions to explain key insights or trends., Testing and Iteration, Test the visualisations with potential users or stakeholders to gather feedback. Iterate and make improvements based on feedback., Optimise for Performance, Optimise the performance of the visualisation, especially for large datasets. Ensure that the visualisation loads quickly and is responsive., Data Storytelling, Create a narrative or story around the visualisation to explain the insights and findings. Ensure that the visualisation supports the narrative., Sharing and Distribution, Decide on the platform or medium for sharing the visualisation, such as a web page, report, or presentation. Publish or distribute the visualisation to the intended audience on Dayta Ya Rona . [/accordion] Training and Workshops We offer training sessions and workshops to students, faculty, and staff on data visualisation techniques and tools.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support
Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS)
ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us Research and Open Scholarship Home Research and Open Scholarship Home We are dedicated to advancing research and open scholarship through a range of innovative…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-support-people-disabilities
Information Services
ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us, Support Services for People with Disabilities, Braille, eBooks, Large Print & Audio Books Search WorldCat Discovery Keyword Author Subject Title Subject ISBN Advanced Search The North-West University Library and Information Service is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all our users. We understand that some students may experience barriers in accessing…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-and-open-scholarship-services
Research Support Services
ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher 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…http://www.nwu.ac.za/Internationalisation
Contact us - International Student Compliance Office
Mahikeng Campus International student enquiries Jenny van der Walt +27 18 285 2162 Potchefstroom Campus International student enquiries: Annelishé van der Spoel +27 18 299 2919 Undergraduate Students: Aobakwe Morubane +27 18 299 2948 Vanderbijlpark Campus…http://www.nwu.ac.za/brics-university-president-forum
BRICS University President Forum
In the recent years, the five major emerging economies known collectively as the BRICS- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have dramatically transformed the world map of education, bringing million into school, establishing centres of world-class learning and driving innovation. In November 2013, ministers of education from the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/bricscess
BRICSCESS
History was made when the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Council of Exercise and Sport Science (BRICSCESS) was founded on 17 October 2015 during a meeting at the Manav Rachna International University in Delhi, India. The BRICSCESS is an international professional organisation which consists of professors, researchers…http://www.nwu.ac.za/e-yearbooks-2016
e-Yearbooks 2016
e-Yearbooks 2016 General Academic Rules Faculties of: Arts Undergraduate Post-graduate Natural Sciences Undergraduate Postgraduate Theology Undergraduate and Postgraduate Educational Sciences Undergraduate In-Service and Further Training Programmes: AD In-Service…http://www.nwu.ac.za/study-opportunities-india-brics