Postgraduate guide

<span><span></span></span><h2><br> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"></span></h2><h2><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Access</span></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. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/hours">Library hours</a>. <h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"> <br>Borrowing privileges</span></h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Number of loans: 15 items</li><li>Borrowing period: 30 days per item</li><li> Renewals: 2 per item (within maximum renewal period of 90 days) unless someone else has requested it. <br> <span><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/renew.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Renew online</span></a><strong> </strong></span><span><span><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/renew.aspx"><strong><span><span></span></span></strong></a></span></span> or <a href="/af-za/AboutUs/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">ask a staff member. </span></a><br><span><span><span>In person, enquire at <span><span><span></span><span><span>Client Service at the SU Library or the lending desk of any of the branch libraries</span></span><span></span>. </span></span></span></span></span> <br></li><li>Returns: To Client Service at the <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>SU Library </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>or the lending desk of any of the branch libraries. <br>It is possible to return books by putting them in the drop boxes at the libraries’ entrances. </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> Reserving books currently on loan: Free and unlimited. <br><a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/reserve-book.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Reserve online</span></a> <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/renew.aspx"></a> or <a href="/en-za/AboutUs/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"></span></a><a href="/en-za/AboutUs/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">ask a staff member</span></a>. <br>In person, enquire at Client Service at the <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>SU Library </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>or the lending desk of any of the branch libraries. </li><li>Material available to borrow: All items marked "Loanable"</li><li>Lost/damaged books: Replacement value payable to the Library and Information Service<br><br></li></ul><h2> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Services</span></h2><div><h3>Information services & research support<br></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><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><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>.<br><br> <h3>Finding your way around the library</h3>Introduction to the physical and virtual library:<br><ul><li>Stellenbosch University Library : <a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/jsg/SU%20Library%20and%20Information%20Services%20-%20Floor%20Plan%20April%202022%20Final.pdf"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Floor plan</span></a></li><li>Medicine & Health Sciences Library: <a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/jsg/MHS%20Library%20floor%20plan.pdf"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0">Floor plan</span></a><br><br> </li></ul><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">Generic training - SmartResearcher workshops</a><br></li><li><a href="/en-za/Learning/Pages/howto.aspx">Training tutorials & videos</a><br></li></ul>Alternatively request a one-on-one training session via <a href="http://libanswers.sun.ac.za/"> Ask a Librarian</a>.<br></div><div><br></div><div><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. If you do not have your own SU network username and password. See <a href="/en-za/Help/Pages/offcampus-electronic-access.aspx">Off-campus e-access</a>.<br><br><span><span><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>.</span></span><br></div><div><br><h3>Interlibrary loans</h3><p>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></p><h3>Short loans</h3><ul><li>Frequently used items</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</li><li>Loan period when the library is closed: overnight (out 30 min before closing; back 30 min after opening)</li><li><p>Fines for late returns: R10.00 per hour after a grace period of 30 min<br><br></p></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. See <a href="/en-za/Help/Pages/wireless-access.aspx">Wireless 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. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Copy-print-scan.aspx">Print, copy & scan</a>.<br><br><h3>Room bookings</h3><p>Various rooms are available to book. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Bookings/Pages/default.aspx">Bookings</a>.<br></p><br></div>

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