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Postgraduate guidePostgraduate guide<h2>Access</h2> <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. Students who do not have their student card on their person will be allowed inside, subject to identification with a valid identification document. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/hours">Library hours</a>. <h2><br>Borrowing privileges</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Number of loans: 15 items</li><li>Borrowing period:  30 days per item</li><li> <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/login?vid=27US_INST:27US_V1&lang=en" target="_blank">Renew online</a> or enquire at the 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 (borrowing privileges will be suspended when this limit has been exceeded)</li><li> <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/reserve-book.aspx"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"></span></a><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 enquire at the lending desk.</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><h2>Services</h2><h3>Information services & research support</h3>Please consult the following library webpages and guides:<br> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li> <a href="/en-za/Research/rc/Pages/default.aspx">Carnegie Research Commons</a></li><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> <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/"><span lang="EN-US">Subject guides</span></a> provide access to subject-specific resources and pertinent research matters within a subject area <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> <h3>Finding books, articles & 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="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>.<br><br><h3>Finding your way around the library</h3>Introduction to the physical and virtual library:<br> <ul><li> <a href="https://prezi.com/qwdyg4c7zn4z/introduction-to-the-stellenbosch-library-and-information-service/" target="_blank">Introduction to the Library & Information Service</a> *Prezi</li><li> <a href="https://prezi.com/vi1kxkqt3eo-/stellenbosch-library-and-information-service-new-homepage/" target="_blank">Library & Information Service (new website)</a> *Prezi</li><li>Stellenbosch University Library : <a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/jsg/SU%20Library%20floor%20plan.pdf" target="_blank">Floor plan</a></li><li>Medicine & Health Sciences Library: <a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/jsg/MHS%20Library%20floor%20plan.pdf" target="_blank">Floor plan</a><br><br></li></ul><h3>Internet & wireless access</h3>Internet and wireless access is available in all libraries to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network. <span><span><span><span><span><span><span>See <a href="/en-za/Help/Pages/wireless-access.aspx">Wireless access</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br> <h3>Library orientation & training</h3>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">Training programme – postgraduates & researchers</a></li></ul>Alternatively request a one-on-one training session via <a href="http://libanswers.sun.ac.za/"> Ask a Librarian</a>.<br><br><h3>Electronic resources</h3>Access to a multitude of electronic resources is provided by means of <a href="/connect/sunsearch" target="_blank">SUNSearch</a>,  the search function on the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a> and provides collective access to the Library's e-resources.<br><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><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 libraries 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 that is situated in the Stellenbosch University Library and at the Neelsie. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Copy-print-scan.aspx">Print, copy & scan</a>.<br><br> <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>.<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>Short loans</h3><ul><li>Frequently used items</li><li>Only available to SU students and staff</li><li>Number of items: 3</li><li>Loan period during library hours for use in the library: 3 hours</li><li>Loan period when the library is closed: overnight (out 30 min before closing; back 30 min after opening)</li><li>Fines for late returns: R10.00 per hour after a grace period of 30 min<br><br></li></ul><h3>Room bookings</h3>Various rooms are available to book. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Roombookings/Pages/default.aspx">Room bookings</a>.<br><br>

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