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Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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, Book Collections at NWU Libraries, [accordion collapsed], Short Loan Section, The Short Loan Section contains materials that can be borrowed for short periods, such as for a day, overnight, or over the weekend. Items borrowed overnight or for the weekend must be returned within one hour after the library opens. Failure to do so will result in a substantial fine and may lead to restrictions on future use of this service. The…, Open Collection, The Open Collection holds the majority of the library's materials , including subject-specific books, both old and new. These can be borrowed by any registered NWU user, with borrowing durations varying depending on user type. Libraries at Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Natural Sciences, and Theology use the term Open Collection ., Reference Collection, The Reference Collection consists of materials for quick consultation, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and indexes. These items cannot be borrowed and must be used within the library. eReference Works are also available online., Journal Collection, The Journal Collection includes periodicals, magazines, and serials that are published regularly. In addition to physical copies, access to a range of online journals is available through the library’s subscribed databases . [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-ereserves
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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, eReserves, Go to eReserves, What is eReserves?, eReserves allows lecturers to make course materials available online for students., How to Place Items on eReserves, Lecturers can submit materials by completing the designated form . Alternatively, lecturers can contact their nearest Circulation Desk for assistance., Enquiries can be addressed to:, Mahikeng 📧 Crown Botlhoko | 📱 Phone Dikeledi Modise +27 (0)18 389 2099 Potchefstroom Ferdinand Postma Library 📧 Busiswa Mzobe | 📱 Phone Adri Jansen +27(0)18 285 2630 📧 Sphe Dlakude | 📱 Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (018) 299 4986 Education Library 📧 Emilio Stuurman | 📱 Phone Adri Jansen +27 (0)18 389 2397 📧 Jessica Monaisa | 📱 Phone Adri Jansen +27…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-account
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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, Accessing Your WorldCat Discovery Account, Access your account From your WorldCat Discovery account , you can access: Checked Out Items: View your current loans and renew them if applicable. Overdue Items and Charges: Check the details of any fees issued by the library. Requested Items: See items you’ve placed on hold , document delivery requests (intercampus request) and interlibrary…, Logging In, NWU Staff and Students: Use your CAS username and password to log in. External Users: Use the username and password provided by Circulation Services. Important: If you’re using a public computer, make sure to sign out of your account when you're finished to protect your personal information and search history., User Guide, Need step-by-step help with signing in and managing your account? Use the official WorldCat Discovery guide below. View the My Account guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/directions-music-library
Directions to the Music Library
N12 from Johannesburg, Follow the N12 to Potchefstroom. At the fifth robot, after entering Potchefstroom, turn right into Govan Mbeki Drive (old Mooirivier Drive). The Mooi Rivier Mall will be on your right-hand side. Follow the road past the Riverwalk shopping centre, McDonald's and Kentucky on your left. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Drive (Von Wielligh Street…, N12 from Klerksdorp, At the third robot, turn left into Beyers Naudé Avenue (Kruger Street) directly after crossing the bridge. Carry on straight. At the fourth stop sign, Beyers Naudé Avenue becomes Hoffman Street. Turn right at this four-way stop. Pass the first robot and turn left onto the slipway at the second robot into Thabo Mbeki Street. Continue straight, pass…, R53 from Ventersdorp, After passing the artillery school mess hall on your left, turn left at the robot onto Meyer Street. Follow the road past the Medi-Clinic hospital on your right. Continue through two four-way stop streets and across a bridge, and then continue through the next four-way stop and the robot. Pass the next four-way stop and turn left at the next robot…, R501 from Carletonville, After entering Potchefstroom at the first robot, you will find the Conservatory building on your left (before you cross the robot). The Music Library is in the Conservatory building. Music Library Homehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-conferences-symposiums
Conferences and Symposiums
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, Knowledge Exchange Events, Conferences, 2019 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2022 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2024 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2026 International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL), Symposiums, 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposiumhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-holds
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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. You will be notified when it becomes available for pickup. How to Place a Hold Eligibility: Only registered NWU staff and students can place holds. Process: Use WorldCat Discovery to request a hold on an unavailable book.…, Enquiries can be addressed to:, Mahikeng Home Library Users 📧 Itumeleng Kolodi | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2419 📧 Emilio Stuurman | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2397 Potchefstroom Home and Branch Library Users Ferdinand Postma Library: 📧 Sphe Dlakude | 📱 +27 (0)18 299 4986 Education Library: 📧 Martha van der Walt | 📱 +27 (0)18 299 1577 Music Library: 📧 Dineo Boutlwanye | 📱 +27 (0)18 299 2859 Natural…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-courier-service
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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 via courier service. For more details, please contact your nearest Circulation Desk., Mahikeng, 📧 Maphefo.Maake@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Mahikeng Library: Circulation Desk, Building A-7, Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli & University Drive, 2745, MMABATHO., Potchefstroom, 📧 Kgasane.Seemela@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2826 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Ferdinand Postma Library: Circulation Desk, Building E7A, Hoffman Street 11, 2531, POTCHEFSTROOM., Vanderbijlpark, 📧 Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za | 📱 +27 (0)16 910 3310 📍 Return books via courier to NWU, Vanderbijlpark Library: Circulation Desk, Building A14, 1900, VANDERBIJLPARK.http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-fines
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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, Fines, Important Notes Return or renew your loans by the due date. Do not give your items to someone else for return; you are responsible for them. Treat your university card like a credit card—report it immediately if lost or stolen. Note: Lending library items to others may result in fines or replacement charges. If you notice an item in your loan…, User Guide, User Guide Need step-by-step help with signing in and managing your account? Use the official WorldCat Discovery guide below. How to see your fineshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-contact-us
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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, Mahikeng Email the Mahikeng Manager Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake | Contact Maphefo Maake +27 (0)18 389 2322 Potchefstroom Email the Potchefstroom Manager Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela | Contact Kgasane Seemela +27 (0)18 389 2826 Vanderbijlpark Email the Vanderbijlpark Manager Maropene Ramabina Maropene Ramabina | Contact Maropene Ramabina +27 (0)…, General Information, Helpdesk Mahikeng: +27 (0)18 389 2115 Helpdesk Potchefstroom: pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2800 Helpdesk Vanderbijlpark: +27 (0)16 910 3172 or +27 (0)16 910 3231 Circulation Services Staff Directory Comments and suggestionshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-self-check-machine
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu 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 . Self-checkout is not available in the following cases: Borrowing items without a barcode Borrowing "Non-circulating" items (e.g., Reference materials) If your University card has expired If…http://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions
Acquisitions
, Source Recommendations, Suggest a source the Library should acquire . Note: Only registered students and staff members are eligible to submit suggestions., Who to contact regarding new acquisitions, Mahikeng: Molly Kekana | Molly Kekana@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 389 2407 Potchefstroom: Carine Basson | Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2818 Vanderbijlpark: Maropene Ramabina | Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)16 910 3043http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-annual-reports
Annual Reports
Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Performance and Highlights, 2025 PDF document Digital version PDF document Print version PDF document 2024 PDF document 2023 PDF document 2022 PDF document 2021 PDF document 2020http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-accommodation
ICIL 2022 - Accommodation
Guest House / Hotel Link Email Telephone Number 2Owlsguesthouse View Website +27 (0)82 321 9119 Anne's Place View Website info@annesplace.co.za +27 (0)82 335 1295 Ancient Emperor Guest Estate View Website info@ancientemperor.co.za +27 (0)83 628 6166 d'Oude Molen Guesthouse View Website doudemolen15@gmail.com +27 (0)83 297 6244 Feather Hill…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-committees
ICIL 2022 - Committees
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) Dr. Ellen Materechera Andre Gouws Dr Tiyani Mabunda Ntobeko Sikhakhane Neli Kaunda Louise Vos Carine Basson Cecil Gaza Elize van Eldik Vukosi Manthosi, Programme Committee, Dr Ellen Materechera (Chair) Andre Gouws (Co-chair) Dr Natasha Ravyse Dr. Nolukhanyo Metula Mamohlotlo Mothiba Dr. Nomasomi Morule Theo Ngake Dr Quatro Mgogo, Logistics Committee, Carine Basson (Chair) Thoko Tswaile Henriëtte Groenewald Helet Swanepoel Jo-Ann Manotwane Gerda Beukman Suzette Jansen van Rensburg, Fundraising Committee, Ntobeko Sikhakhane (Chair) Adri Jansen (Co-chair) Martin Nokoane Alta Victor, Marketing Committee, Louise Vos (Chair) Helet Swanepoel Maphefo Maake Lezelle Snyman, IT & Web Committee, Cecil Gasa (Chair) Elize van Eldik (Co-Chair) Lizwi Njani Lucas van den Heeverhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-excursions
ICIL 2022 - Excursions
Excursions: 14 October 2019 Please note: The excursion is not included in your registration fee. Excursion fees include the entrance fee and the shuttle to the venue. Excursion fees do not include food and beverages. They will be available at all the venues for your pocket. If there are not enough participants for any reason, the trip will be…, Conference Excursions, Lekwena Wildlife Estate, Lekwena Wildlife Estate - Game Drive Lekwena Wildlife Estate is a unique wildlife estate located 11km outside Potchefstroom in the North West Province. The reserve is home to approximately 2000 heads of game, including 20 antelope species and more than 163 identified bird species. The game viewing routes stretch over more than 37 km and are…, Pilanesberg Park Safari, Pilanesberg Park Safari As a Big 5 Reserve – only 2.5 hours from Johannesburg – the Pilanesberg National Park is the perfect destination for travellers wanting a safari experience. Pilanesberg is home to more than 7,000 animals, including the Big 5, and 360 bird species, and promises thrilling game viewing in a malaria-free environment. Cost: ZAR…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-2022-contact
ICIL 2022 - Contact
North-West University, Louise Vos (Library and Information Service: Senior Manager Outreach, Projects and Quality) Organising Committee louise.vos@nwu.ac.za Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Organising Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Carine Basson (Library and Information Service: Shared Services) Logistics Committee…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robots
Library Robots
Library robot banner , About, NWU LIS is embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by introducing the library's Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The physical library robot will take over mundane tasks and respond instantly to our library clients. The primary mission of library employees can be performed with greater accuracy and reliability. It will also help…, About our Robots, [accordion collapsed], Robots on each campus, Photo of the NWU Library Robot The NWU robots assist students with efficient library navigation by offering real-time guidance to specific sections, answering basic questions, and providing information about library resources and operating hours. Mahikeng: Sebueng (Talkative) This robot is located on the ground floor in front of the Circulation…, The Robots can assist you with, Navigating the library and finding specific sections Locating librarian offices and restrooms Answering general questions about the library Providing information on library services and operating hours Offering guidance on how to use library resources, How to interact with the Robot, Start a conversation Tap the robot’s screen to begin interacting. Ask a question The robot can answer library-related queries, such as directions to librarian offices, restrooms, and other facilities. If the robot gets stuck or doesn't return to its dock Press the red button on the back of the robot. Manually guide it back to its docking station.…, Specifications of the robots, Autonomous navigation Moves independently across the library floor. Avoids obstacles and patrons while adjusting to different flooring types. Monitors battery levels and automatically returns to the charging station when power drops below 20%. Elevator access (Future Upgrade) Designed with the potential to be upgraded for elevator use. It will…, Contact, Photo of Sibusiso Sigudla Sibusiso Sigudla Mahikeng +27 (0)18 389 2211 Photo of Amkele Jampethu Amkele Jampethu Potchefstroom +27 (0)18 285 2668 Photo of Thabang Lediga Thabang Lediga Vanderbijlpark +27 (0)18 910 3495http://library.nwu.ac.za/help-first-years
Knowledge Hub: First-Years
First-year welcome banner , Your NWU journey starts here — apply, track, accept, and get ready to begin!, [accordion collapsed], 1. Applications - Opens 1 June 2026, Go to the Application page to apply. ( Application video ) Help: Application and Admission Enquiries Application FAQ's WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 60 070 2606 NWU Call Centre: 0860 169 698 E-mail: studies@nwu.ac.za SMS number: 31750 Always include your 8-digit student number in the subject line or communication when contacting NWU. As part of…, Resources, [accordion collapsed], IT Support, IT Student Orientation IT Services and Software Citrix Gateway - your gateway to exclusive NWU discount deals, Discounts, Purple Pulse - NWU Purple Pulse is a project initiated by North-West University to provide all students, faculty members, and staff with discounted deals on technology, data, laptops and everyday consumables., Emotional Support, Emotional Support Student Counselling and Development Health Centres, Learn more about the NWU, NWU campuses, values and history Yearbooks Library hours and NWU calendars PDF document NWU Biodiversity Booklet (PDF), Library Services, 📚Library orientation Virtual tour of our libraries PDF document Undergraduate Survival Guide (PDF) 🔍How to find sources eFundi 1st Year Navigator LibGuides (Best place to search for sources.) Finding more accessible information: Textbooks [Video] How to create a search strategy How to evaluate your information sources ✍🏽How to write assignments…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-services-efundi