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Undergraduate guideUndergraduate guide<span><span><h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Access</span></h2></span></span><div><span><span> <a href="/en-za/Libraries/Pages/default.aspx">All libraries</a> of the Library and Information Service are accessible to all students of the University. Access control at the Stellenbosch University Library and branch libraries requires swiping a valid SU student card. No access <span><span><span><span>without a valid student card<span></span>. </span></span></span></span>See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/hours">Library hours</a>.</span></span></div><div><span><span></span></span></div><br class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"></span> <h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Borrowing privileges</span></h2><ul><li>Number of loans: 6 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. <a href="https://sun.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/account?vid=27US_INST:27US_V1&section=loans" target="_blank">Renew online</a> or  <a href="/en-za/AboutUs/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">ask a staff me​​mber. </span></a><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 (borrowing 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. <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 <br></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></li></ul><div> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"> <br></span></div><h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Services</span></h2><div> <h3> Short loans</h3><p></p><div><div><ul><li>Frequently used items<br></li><li>Only available to SU students and staff<br></li><li>Number of items: 3</li><li>Loan period during library hours for use in the library: 3 hours<br></li><li>Loan period when library is closed: overnight (out 30 min before closing time; back 30 min after opening)</li><li>Fines for late items: R10.00 per hour after a grace period of 30 min<br><br></li></ul><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> <h3>Finding books, articles & other information resources</h3> <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>. <h3> <br>Finding your way around the library</h3>Introduction to the physical and virtual library:</div><div><ul><li>Stellenbosch University Library: <span><span><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></span></span></li><li>Medicine & Health Sciences Library: <span><span><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>F​loor plan</span></span></span></a></span>​<br></span></span><br></li></ul><h3>Internet & wireless access</h3>Internet and wireless access is available 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> <h3>Library orientation & training </h3>Consult the following training calendars:<br> <div><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-undergrads.aspx">Generic training - SmartStudent 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><br></div> <span id="part1"> </span> <h3>Electronic resources</h3><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><h3> <br>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><br> <h3>Information services</h3>An online information service is available at <a href="https://libanswers.sun.ac.za/">Ask a Librarian.</a> Alternatively contact your <a href="/en-za/AboutUs/ContactUs/Pages/fbs.aspx">faculty librarian</a> for assistance. <br><br> <h3>Interlibrary loans<br></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>.<br><br> <h3>Off-campus document delivery</h3>Library material can be sent to students not residing on campus and who are prepared to pay for the service. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/off-campus-doc-del/Pages/default.aspx">Off-campus document delivery</a>.<br><br> <h3>Room bookings</h3>Various rooms are available to book. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Bookings/Pages/default.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-4">Bookings</span>.</a><span style="text-decoration:underline;"></span><br> <table width="100%" cellspacing="0"><tbody></tbody></table></div></div></div>

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