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<h2><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Access</span> </h2><a href="/en-za/Libraries/Pages/default.aspx">All libraries</a> of the Library and Information Service are accessible to staff of the University. Access control at the Stellenbosch University Library and branch libraries requires swiping a valid SU staff card. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/hours">Library hours</a>.<br> <br> <h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Borrowing privileges</span></h2> <strong>Lecturers</strong>:<br> <ul><li>Number of loans: 30 items</li><li>Borrowing period: 90 days per item</li><li> <span><span><span><span><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/renew.aspx">Renewals</a>: 2 per item (within maximum renewal period of 270 days) unless someone else has requested it. <a href="https://sun.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/account?vid=27US_INST:27US_V1&section=loans" target="_blank">Renew online</a> or ask a staff member <br></span></span></span></span><br></li></ul><p> <strong>Other staff</strong>:<br></p><ul><li>Number of loans: 15 items</li><li>Borrowing period: 30 days per item</li><li> <span><span><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/renew.aspx">Renewals</a>: 2 per item (within maximum renewal period of 90 days) unless someone else has requested it. <a href="https://sun.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/account?vid=27US_INST:27US_V1&section=loans" target="_blank">Renew online</a> or ask a staff member <br></span></span><br></li></ul><p> <strong>All staff</strong>:<br></p><ul><li>Returns: To any of the libraries of the Library and Information Service</li><li> <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/reserve-book.aspx">Reserving books currently on loan</a>: Free and unlimited. <a href="https://sun.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/login?vid=27US_INST:27US_V1&lang=en" target="_blank">Reserve online</a> or ask a staff member </li><li>Material available to borrow: All item types except where POLICY is indicated as “Not loanable"</li><li>Lost/damaged books: Replacement value payable to the Library and Information Service<br><br></li></ul><div> <h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Services</span></h2> <div><h3><span style="color:#660033;">Information services & research support</span></h3>Please consult the following library guides:<br> <ul><li> <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/StepbyStep">Find, access and use information effectively: a step by step guide</a></li><li> <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/researchprocess">The research process</a></li><li> <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/content.php?pid=698324">Referencing</a></li><li> <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/mendeley">Mendeley</a></li><li> <span><a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Subject guides</span></span></a> provide access to subject-specific resources and pertinent research matters within a subject area</span> <br></li></ul>Your <a href="/en-za/AboutUs/ContactUs/Pages/fbs.aspx">faculty librarian</a> is available by appointment.<br>An electronic information service is available at <a href="https://libanswers.sun.ac.za/">Ask a Librarian</a>.<br><br><span><span><span><span><span> <h3>Finding books, articles & other information resources</h3> <span><span><span><span>Do a Library Search on the <a href="/">library homepage</a> or choose E-databases or E-journals from the FIND menu.<span> </span></span></span><br>Guidelines are available at <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/StepbyStep">Find, access and use information effectively: a step by step guide</a>. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/content.php?pid=344501&sid=2818211">Find information</a>.</span></span><br></span></span></span></span></span><span><span> <h3> <br> </h3></span></span> <h3>Finding your way around the library</h3><p class="MsoNormal">Introduction to the physical and virtual library:</p><ul><li>Stellenbosch University Library: <span> <span> <span> <span> <span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:105%;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/jsg/SU%20Library%20and%20Information%20Services%20-%20Floor%20Plan%20April%202022%20Final.pdf"><span class="ms-rtethemeforecolor-5-0 ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"segoe ui", sans-serif;"><span>Floor plan</span></span></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></li><li>Medicine & Health Sciences Library: <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:105%;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/jsg/MHS%20Library%20floor%20plan.pdf"><span class="ms-rtethemeforecolor-5-0 ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"segoe ui", sans-serif;"><span>Floor plan</span></span></span></a></span><br><br></li></ul><h3>Internet & wireless access<br></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Internet and wireless access is available in all libraries to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network. See <a href="/en-za/Help/Pages/wireless-access.aspx">Wireless access</a>.<br><br></p><h3>Library orientation & training</h3> <span>Consult the following training calendars:<br> <ul><li> <a href="https://sun.ac.za.libcal.com/stb#%21/month/2017/03">Library training calendar</a></li><li> <a href="/en-za/Learning/Pages/training-postgrads.aspx">Generic training - SmartResearcher workshops</a></li><li><a href="/en-za/Learning/Pages/howto.aspx">Training tutorials & videos</a></li></ul>Alternatively request a one-on-one training session via <a href="https://libanswers.sun.ac.za/">Ask a Librarian</a>.<br></span><span><span><span> <h3> <br>Electronic resources</h3></span></span></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"> <span><span><span>Library Search, the search function on the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a>, searches across the Library’s electronic resources.</span></span></span><br></p> <br> <h3>Off-campus e-access</h3>All electronic resources offered by the Library and Information Service via our <a href="/">library homepage</a> are available from home, office computers, laptops or mobile phones. Use your SU network username and password to sign in. See <a href="/en-za/Help/Pages/offcampus-electronic-access.aspx">Off-campus e-access</a>.<br><span></span><br> <h3>Print, copy & scan</h3>Staff and students are able to print, copy and scan at any secure pull print printer available in the library by using your student/staff card. You are also able to print, copy or scan by using your student/staff card at <a href="https://www.suncom.co.za/all-services/maties-copy-and-print-1.html">Maties Copy & Print Shop</a> that is situated in the <a href="http://neelsiesa.co.za/our-stores/services/">Neelsie Student Centre</a>. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Copy-print-scan.aspx">Print, copy & scan</a>.<br><br><span><span> <h3>Interlibrary loans</h3>Material not available in any of the libraries of the Library and Information Service may be borrowed from other libraries. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/interloans/Pages/default.aspx">Interlibrary loans</a>.</span></span><span><br></span> <div> <br> </div> <div><h3>Short loans</h3>The service provides access to frequently used items for short periods to ensure that it is accessible to a large number of clients. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/short-loans.aspx">Short Loans guidelines for lecturing staff</a>.</div> <span><br></span> <h3>Room bookings</h3>Various rooms are available to book. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Bookings/Pages/default.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Bookings</span></a>.<br></div><div><br></div>

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