Qualifying institutions
- University of Cape Town
- University of the Western Cape
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
A letter of introduction from the Circulation Division of the home library is required.
Appropriate identification is required.
Lending privileges
- CALICO members may borrow 6 items for 2 weeks and renew these twice, unless another client has requested the item.
- Fines are charged for overdue items at 50c per item per day. The fine limit is R20-00. Borrowing privileges are suspended when this limit has been exceeded.
- Items may be returned to any library of the SU Library and Information Service.
- Reserving of books is free of charge and unlimited.
- If an item has been lost or damaged, the replacement value will be payable to the SU Library and Information Service.
Material available for loan
All library material is available for loan, excluding journals, reference material, BTh theses, Bible commentaries, music recordings, sound recordings, music videos, vinyl recordings, music CDs and items marked “Not for loan” and “Restricted”.
Accessible libraries
JS Gericke Library, Engineering and Forestry Library, Theology Library, Music Library (Stellenbosch) and Medicine & Health Sciences Library (Tygerberg).
Access
Access is free of charge subject to positive identification with a valid identification document (photo identification is essential).
Photocopying
Cash facilities are available in the Read Me Services (RMS) photocopying facility, JS Gericke Library, and at the lending desks of the branch libraries (40c per page).
Computer printouts
Cash facilities are available in the Read Me Services (RMS) photocopying facility, JS Gericke Library, and at the lending desks of the branch libraries (40c per page).
Finding books and articles
Use the library search function, SUNSearch. Guidelines are available at How do I?
Electronic databases
Self-help in the library only.