- Frequently used items
- Only available to SU students and staff
- Number of items: 3
- Loan period during library hours for use in the library: 3 hours
- Loan period when library is closed: overnight (out 30 min before closing time; back 30 min after opening)
- Fines for late items: R10.00 per hour after a grace period of 30 min
Print, copy & scan
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
Maties Copy & Print Shop that is situated in the
Neelsie Student Centre. See
Print, copy & scan.
Finding books, articles & other information resources
Do a Library Search on the library homepage or choose E-databases or E-journals from the FIND menu. Guidelines are available at
Find, access and use information effectively: a step by step guide. See
Find information.
Finding your way around the library
Introduction to the physical and virtual library:
Internet & wireless access
Internet and wireless access is available to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network. See
Wireless access.
Library orientation & training
Consult the following training calendars:
Electronic resources
Library Search, the search function on the library homepage, searches across the Library’s electronic resources.
Off-campus e-access
All electronic resources offered by the Library and Information Service via our
library homepage are available from home, office computers, laptops or mobile phones. Use your SU network username and password to sign in. See
Off-campus e-access.
Information services
An online information service is available at
Ask a Librarian. Alternatively contact your
faculty librarian for assistance.
Interlibrary loans
Material not available in any of the libraries of the Library and Information Service may be borrowed from other libraries. See
Interlibrary loans.
Off-campus document delivery
Library material can be sent to students not residing on campus and who are prepared to pay for the service. See
Off-campus document delivery.
Room bookings
Various rooms are available to book. See
Bookings.