All libraries 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 without a valid student card. See Library hours.

Borrowing privileges

Number of loans: 15 items
Borrowing period: 30 days per item
Renewals: 2 per item (within maximum renewal period of 90 days) unless someone else has requested it.
Renew online or ask a staff member.
In person, enquire at Client Service at the SU Library or the lending desk of any of the branch libraries.
Returns: To Client Service at the SU Library or the lending desk of any of the branch libraries.
It is possible to return books by putting them in the drop boxes at the libraries’ entrances.
Fines and payments: Only SnapScan and EFT payments are accepted.
Overdue items: R1.00 per item per day
Fine limit: R30.00 (borrowing privileges will be suspended when this limit has been exceeded)
Lost/damaged books: Replacement value payable to the Library and Information Service
Reserving books currently on loan: Free and unlimited.
Reserve online or ask a staff member.
In person, enquire at Client Service at the SU Library or the lending desk of any of the branch libraries.
Material available to borrow: All items marked "Loanable"

Services

Information services & research support

Please consult the following library webpages and guides:

Carnegie Research Commons
Find, access and use information effectively: a step by step guide
The research process
Referencing
EndNote
Subject guides provide access to subject-specific resources and pertinent research matters within a subject area

Your faculty librarian is available by appointment.
An electronic information service is available at Ask a Librarian.

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:

Stellenbosch University Library : Floor plan
Medicine & Health Sciences Library: Floor plan

Library orientation & training

Consult the following training calendars:

Alternatively request a one-on-one training session via Ask a Librarian.

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. If you do not have your own SU network username and password. See Off-campus e-access.

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.

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.

Short loans

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 the library is closed: overnight (out 30 min before closing; back 30 min after opening)
Fines for late returns: R10.00 per hour after a grace period of 30 min

Internet & wireless access

Internet and wireless access is available in all libraries to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network. See Wireless access.

Internet via the EduRoam world-wide Wi-Fi roaming access service for the international research and education community, are accessible for visiting students, researchers and staff from participating institutions.

Print, copy & scan

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. See Print, copy & scan.

Room bookings

Various rooms are available to book. See Bookings.

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Information services & research support

Finding books, articles & other information resources

Finding your way around the library

Library orientation & training

Off-campus e-access

Off-campus document delivery

Interlibrary loans

Short loans

Internet & wireless access

Print, copy & scan

Room bookings

Postgraduate guide