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<span lang="EN-US"></span>Visitors are welcome to use the resources of the Library and Information Service, providing this does not conflict with the primary responsibility to the students, lecturers and other staff of the University. <br><span><h2><br></h2><h2>Access</h2></span><span><a href="/en-za/Libraries/Pages/default.aspx">All libraries</a> </span>of the Library and Information Service are accessible to visitors. Access is free of charge subject to positive identification with a valid identification document (photo identification is essential).<br> See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Hours.aspx">Library hours</a>.<br><br><span><span><span><span><h2>Borrowing privileges</h2></span></span></span></span><div align="center" style="text-align:left;"><div>Please apply at the lending desk of any of the libraries. Copy of identification document and proof of address is required. <br>The following visitors living within a 150km radius from Stellenbosch may obtain free borrowing privileges:<br></div></div><ul><li style="text-align:left;">Spouses of SU staff members</li><li style="text-align:left;">Clergymen</li><li style="text-align:left;">Staff of Paul Roos Gymnasium</li><li>Part-time music students at the Department of Music</li><li>Certificate programme students at the Department of Music</li><li>Music teachers at Stellenbosch schools</li><li>Senior citizens, i.e. persons older than 60 years</li><li>Tutors of remedial education students</li><li>B.Ed. students of National Colleges (e.g. Lyceum College)</li><li>Donors</li></ul>Other visitors living within a 150km radius from Stellenbosch may obtain borrowing privileges by paying a membership fee: Membership fee: R235-00 for 3 months or R940-00 per annum.<br><br><h3>The borrowing privileges are:</h3><ul><li>Number of loans: 3 items</li><li>Borrowing period: 14 days per item</li><li><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/renew.aspx">Renewals</a>: 2 per item (within maximum renewal period of 42 days) unless someone else has requested it. <span><span>Can be done online. Enquire at the lending desk.</span></span></li><li>Returns: To any of the libraries of the Library and Information Service</li><li>Fines for overdue items: R1.00 per item per day</li><li>Fine limit: R30-00 (lending privileges will be suspended when this limit is exceeded)<span><span></span></span></li><li><span><span><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/reserve-book.aspx">Reserving books currently on loan</a>: Free and unlimited. <span><span>Can be done online. Enquire at the lending desk.</span></span><br></span></span></li><li>Material available to borrow: All item types where POLICY is indicated as “Unrestricted"</li><li>Lost/ damaged items: Replacement value payable to the Library and Information Service<br><br></li></ul><h2>Services</h2><h3>Electronic resources</h3>Free self-help access to walk-in users only, in any of the libraries. <br>Due to licensing agreements, access to some electronic resources are restricted to currently registered students and staff members of Stellenbosch University.<br><br><span><span><h3>Finding books, articles and other information resources</h3> Visit our <a href="/">library homepage</a> and type your search terms in the search box or choose E-Databases or E-Journals from the FIND menu. Guidelines are available at <a href="http://libguides.sun.ac.za/StepbyStep">Find, access and use information effectively: a step by step guide</a>. See <a href="http://libguides.sun.ac.za/content.php?pid=344501&sid=2818211">Find information</a>. <br> <span><span>Due to licensing agreements, access to some electronic resources are restricted to currently registered students and staff members of Stellenbosch University.</span></span><br><br><span><span><h3>Information services</h3>Only basic information services are provided. These include assistance to become self-sufficient in finding sources and information, in either printed or electronic format. Should assistance be required, please enquire at the general information desks on the upper and lower levels of the Stellenbosch University Library or ask any staff member at the branch libraries.</span></span></span></span><br><br><h3>Internet and wireless access</h3>No internet and wireless access available. Internet and wireless access are limited to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network. <br><br><h3>Print, copy & scan</h3>Cash facilities are provided by Maties Copy & Printing, situated in the Stellenbosch University Library, and at the lending desks of the branch libraries. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Copy-print-scan.aspx">Print, copy & scan </a>for fees.<br> <br>

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