Using the Library

The Library and Information Service offers special services and privileges to alumni of the Stellenbosch University.<br><span> <h2> <br> </h2> <h2>Access</h2></span>All <a href="/en-za/Libraries/Pages/default.aspx">libraries of the Library and Information Service</a> are accessible free of charge to alumni subject to positive identification with a valid identification document (photo identification is essential). <br> <div>See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Hours.aspx">library hours</a>.</div> <div> <span> <h2> <br>Borrowing privileges</h2></span>Available to alumni who reside within a 150 km radius from Stellenbosch. <ul><li>Verification will be done on alumni database.</li><li>Proof of address is required.<br></li><li>Membership fee: R90-00 for 3 months; R360-00 per annum</li><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 renewals per item (within maximum renewal period of 42 days), unless someone else has requested it. Can be done online. Enquire at lending desk.<br></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 has been exceeded)</li><li> <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 lending desk.</span></span> <br></li><li>Material available to borrow: All item types except where POLICY is indicated as “Unrestricted"</li><li>Lost/damaged books: Replacement value payable to the Library and Information Service.<br><br></li></ul><div> <span> <h2>Services</h2> </span> <span> <span> </span></span></div><h3>Electronic resources</h3>Free 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> <h3>Information services</h3>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 various branch libraries.<br>An online information service, <a href="http://libanswers.sun.ac.za/">Ask a Librarian</a>, is available to alumni.<br><br><span><span><span></span></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> Due to licensing agreements, access to some electronic resources are restricted to currently registered students and staff members of Stellenbosch University.<br> <br><h3>Internet and Wireless access</h3>No internet and wireless access available in any of the libraries. Internet and wireless access are limited to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network.<br> <h3> <br>Print, Copy and Scan</h3><p>Cash facilities are provided by Maties Copy & Print in the Stellenbosch University Library or 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></p><h3> <span lang="EN-GB"></span></h3> <span></span></div>

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