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ICIL 2019 - Committees
Committees [accordion collapsed], Standing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (NWU) Dr Sabelo Chizwina (NWU) Ms Maropene Ramabina (NWU) Dr Tiyani Mabunda (WSU) Prof Ike Hlongwane (Unisa) Prof Bosire Onyancha (Unisa) Dr Ina Fourie (UP) Dr Brenda van Wyk (UP) Prof Erica England (Washington State University) Prof Thomas Mackey (SUNY, NY) Ms Jeannet Molopyane (UFS) Prof Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey) Prof Connie…, Conference Organizing Committee, Dr Mathew Moyo (Chair) Hendra Pretorius (Co-chair) Prof Jako Olivier Neli Kaunda Louise Vos Thoko Tswaile Elize van Eldik, Programme Committee, Prof Jako Olivier (Chair) Anneke Butler Erika Rood Hendra Pretorius Jacques Heyns Martie Esterhuizen Dr Mathew Moyo Dr Natasha Ravyse Siviwe Bangani , Logistics Committee, Thoko Tswaile (Chair) Carine Basson Hendra Pretorius Lindsay Reid Tiny Moripa Yvonne Engelbrecht, Fundraising Committee, Neli Kaunda (Chair) Henriëtte Groenewald Lindsay Reid Manare Tshenye Martin Nkoane Sonja Muller, Marketing Committee, Louise Vos (Chair) Boitumelo Masilo Dina Mashiyane Glenda Makate Helet Swanepoel Lezelle Snyman Louise Harmse, Web Committee, Elize van Eldik (Chair) Lindsay Reid Louw Venter [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-speakers
ICIL 2022 - Speakers
International Keynote Speakers, Prof. Judith Mavodza Prof. Judith Mavodza Prof. Judith Mavodza, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Judith Mavodza is Associate Professor and Assistant Director for Public Services at Zayed University, Dubai. Areas of research interest include Reference and Information Skills Instruction, education and PD of librarians, marketing and…, National Keynote Speakers, Prof. Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha, Department of Information Science, University of South Africa Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha was the Head of the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, from…http://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2019
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2019
Welcome, Prof Robert Balfour North-West University (NWU) is honoured to host in 2019 the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) on its Vaal Campus. NWU is a unique institution situated in two of South Africa's provinces (one highly urbanised and the other a rural heartland), with distance education offered in some 53 learning centres…, Conference Theme, Information literacy in all spheres of life, Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2019 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policy makers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. PechaKucha These sessions will cover work in progress reports, fresh…, General Conference Topics, Information literacy in different contexts of everyday life (hobbies, arts, self-development, sports, physical exercise, cooking, homing, etc.) Information literacy and active citizenship Information literacy and health and well-being Information literacy for different groups (adults, children, young people, disadvantaged groups) Information…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2024, Sister Conference, European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), Conference photos, Available on our Facebook page in the Photos>ICIL2019 folder. , Important Dates, First call for papers: 28 January 2019 Submissions open: 11 February 2019 - 17 May 2019 Second call for papers: 28 February 2019 Reviews: 1 April - 27 May 2019 Feedback on abstracts: 31 May 2019 Registration: 15 March 2019 - 16 September 2019, Important Documents, PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL-Sponsorshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2022
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2022
Welcome, Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele On behalf of the University Management, it is with immense pleasure and privilege to extend my collegial and warmest welcome to all delegates of the 2nd ICIL-Africa 2022, attending this meeting either in-person or virtually. The North-West University (NWU) is a public higher education institution in…, Conference Theme, Information Literacy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution., Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2022 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policymakers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. PechaKucha These sessions will cover work-in-progress reports, new…, General Conference Topics, Information literacy (IL) in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sphere Information literacy: Blended learning multi-literacies Information literacy: Sustainable blended multi-literacies From information literacy to multi-literacies Wikipedia and information literacy Data, information and knowledge literacy Information literacy and digital…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2024, Sister Conference, European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), Conference Photos, Available on our Facebook page in the Photos>Albums>ICIL2022 folder. , Important Dates, Conference date: 11 - 14 October 2022 ICIL 2022 First call for papers First call for papers: 11 March 2022 Submissions open: 25 March 2022 Second Call for Papers - ICIL 2022 Second call for papers: 11 April 2022 Submissions close: Extended to 25 July 2022 Reviews: 16 May - 5 August 2022 Feedback on abstracts: From 15 July - 10 August 2022…, Important Documents, ICIL Programme 2022 PDF of conference programme Book of abstracts Book of abstracts ICIL 2022 Guidelines for presenters and chairs Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL 2022 Sponsorshttp://law.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-law-justice-and-sustainability/research-capacity-development-series-rcd-series
Research Capacity Development Series (RCD Series)
Back to Research Home [tabs] 2025 How to conceptualise, write and publish articles and case notes: Some guidelines for young academics/emerging scholars, Prof O Fuo, NWU Link to Video- click here Fuo 2025 Faculty Presentation - 31 July - click here --0-- Navigating the route to an NRF rating – some practical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/achieving-africas-vision-why-universities-must-return-serving-society
Achieving Africa’s vision: why universities must return to serving society
By Prof Ushotanefe Useh Universities in Africa stand at a crossroads today. While they continue to produce research, award degrees and rank in global academic listings, an uncomfortable question lingers: are they truly serving the societies that fund and sustain them? Are their graduates solving the most pressing problems of the continent, or…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-exhibitors
ICIL 2022 - Exhibitors
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ICIL 2019 - Accomodation
Hotels, Emerald Resort and Casino (8 min, 6.2 km from venue) Lord Signature Hotel (19 min, 18. 9 km via R59 from the venue) Riverside Sun (12 min, 7.6 km from venue) Riviera on Vaal Hotel (11 min, 12.2 km from venue), Guest Houses, 4B on Delius Str (9 min, 6.2 km) Aalwyns Guesthouse (8 min, 5.6 km) Aark Guest House (5 min, 4.2 km from venue) Asante Guest House (5 min, 4.1 km from venue) At Olive Guest House (6 min, 4.4 km from venue) Beethoven's Guest Lodge (9 min, 6.4 km) Dezo Guest House (4 min, 3.7 km from venue) Elephant Lodge Quest House (11 min, 8.1 km) Emfuleni…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-cocktail-function-and-gala-dinner
ICIL 2022 - Cocktail Function and Gala Dinner
11 October 2022: Official Opening and Cocktail Function, Time: 17:00 Venue: Botanical Gardens (NWU: Potchefstroom Campus. Enter campus (with your driver's license or identification document) at Gate 1 (corner of Gerrit Dekker and Steve Biko Avenues) Dress code: Smart casual Entertainment: Marimba Melodika, 12 October 2022: Gala Dinner, Time: 18:30 Venue: The Roots (954 M C Roode Drive, Potchefstroom) Dress code: Semi-formal/Traditional Entertainment: Black Note Ensemble Sydwell Sithole Cash bar availablehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-cocktail-function-gala-dinner
ICIL 2019 - Cocktail Function and Gala Dinner
23 September 2019: Official Opening and Cocktail Function, The cocktail function is included in the registration fee for the registrant. A registrant may bring a companion to the Cocktail function at an additional price of R260. Time: 17:00 Venue: The Lapa Dress code: Casual Cash bar available., 24 September 2019: Gala Dinner, The gala dinner is included in the registration fee for the registrant. A registrant may bring a companion to the Gala dinner at an additional fee of R350. Time: 18:00 Venue: The Lapa Dress code: Traditional / Semi-formal Cash bar available.http://library.nwu.ac.za/photocopying-printing-and-scanning
Printing, photocopying and scanning
IT Service Catalogue: Printing and cost Standardisation and rules for printers and copiers Printing facilities for students Campus Library Services [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Library, Copy Shop on campus with printing and copy facilities. Printing facilities are available in the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Centre and the Senior Research Commons., Potchefstroom Libraries, PaperCut Loading Stations Nashua (Building F1, Basement) IT Walk-In Service (Building F20, Room G49) Problem Reporting Nashua is responsible for all printer-related matters, such as paper, toner, faulty printers, and maintenance. For assistance, contact Nashua at +27 (0)18 299 2825 . Contact IT for PaperCut(software) problems at +27 (0)18 299…, Vanderbijlpark, A Copy Shop is available on the ground floor of the Library. Services Printing, copying and scanning services are available. A coin-operated photocopy machine is available. Ring binding Lamination Problem Reporting IT is responsible for all printer-related matters, such as paper, toner, faulty printers, and maintenance. For assistance, contact IT…http://library.nwu.ac.za/contact-us
Contact Us
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 Luthuli and University Drive MMABATHO 2745, South Africa Latitude: -25.82623 Longitude: 25.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/google-scholar-search
Google Scholar Search
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 configure your Google Scholar account Click on the hamburger menu, then on Settings and Library…, Need more help?, Contact your Faculty Librarian for help with Google Scholar. [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/referella
Referella: NWU Referencing
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
, 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
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 NWU Microsoft account, Wi-Fi, and Library Services. Password management : Read more about…, 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-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 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 Circulation Services Department at an additional fee . Not all external user categories…, 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 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 your password .) if you forgot your password or contact the T&L Technologies Helpdesk…http://library.nwu.ac.za/about-us
About Us: Library Profile, Reports and Policies
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 accountability Academic freedom and freedom of research, including freedom of access to…, 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 Circulation Guidelines LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines…, 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 goals and support and advice from the NWU Quality Enhancement Office. LIS Quality Manual…, 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
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 Requests between NWU Libraries Journal articles, content pages, and index pages are scanned and…, 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 Stuurman at +27(0)18 389 2115 Potchefstroom For more information, contact: Ferdinand Postma…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-holds
Circulation Services
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 Global Library Resources WorldCat Discovery to request a hold on an unavailable book. Steps…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service