| SUNScholar is now open to receive new nominations
for the April 2022 graduation period. Guidelines for submission into SUNScholar
is available at the Library homepage > HELP > Thesis/dissertation
submission and General
Yearbook 2022 for policy
guidelines.
Take note that 11 March 2022 (before midnight) is the final date for the electronic submission of
theses/dissertations for the April 2022 graduation. Any theses/dissertations
not submitted before the cut-off date will have to be submitted for the December
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The Library and Information Service offers an online Course Reading
Lists tool that enables lecturers to build and manage their reading lists
directly from within SUNLearn.
To learn how, through Course Reading Lists, you as facilitator of a course
could measure student engagement, improve teaching and learning effectiveness,
promote student success and simplify access to course materials, register to
partake in and/or receive the recording of one of the following group training
sessions via MS Teams:
Wednesday, 26 January
(10:00-11:00)
Wednesday, 2 February
(13:00-14:00)
Wednesday, 9 February
(10:00-11:00) You may also start on your own building your reading list: take these
three
steps and experience the benefits of Course Reading Lists in 2022. Enquiries / specific training needs for your faculty, department or yourself: contact
your Faculty
Librarian or Natasja Malherbe (Manager:
Digital Library Systems) | Tel: +27 21 808 2845. |
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Due to the ongoing construction in the Stellenbosch University Library, access via the ramp (between the upper and lower levels) will not be available from Thursday 20 January until 3 February 2022. Clients will kindly need to use the lift and the stairs. As part of the renovations, the turnstiles were moved closer to the entrance of the Library. Please note that the Library access control measures have been changed. Clients who do not have an SU student or staff card are to report to the security officers seated in the security kiosk on the left-hand side immediately after coming through the main entrance to the Library. We apologise for any inconvenience during the refurbishments and assure you that you will have access to comfortable and effective spaces at the completion of the project.
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| We are pleased to let you know that our Science and AgriSciences printed collections are available for clients again.
Book a visit to the library to browse these shelves or request a book for pickup.
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Please note that the libraries of the Library and Information Service close at 12:00 on Friday 24 December and re-open at 8:00 on Monday 3 January 2022. |
| As promised in the introductory letter to our Library survey, three lucky clients were awarded prizes on Friday 19 November 2021. The three lucky winners were Ms Kirsten Pienaar (Music Department), Ms Sasha McGhee (History Department) and Ms Ricki Khumalo (Division of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy Department). Each received a voucher to the value of R1 000 to spend at an IT store. Ms Ellen Tise, Senior Director of the Library and Information Service, thanked the ladies for participating in the Library’s survey. The Library is preparing a report on the results of the survey and these will be communicated in February 2022.
Ms Ricki Khumalo (left) receiving her prize from Health Sciences librarian Mr Yusuf Ras
Ms Angelique Barroso (left) accepting the prize from Law librarian, Mr Pieter du Plessis on behalf of Ms Sasha McGhee
Ms Kirsten Pienaar (left) receiving her prize from Music librarian, Ms Beulah Gericke-Geldenhuys
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A vacancy exists in the Library and Information Service:
Head: Metadata Management (Stellenbosch University Library)
To apply, please see: Head: Metadata Management (Ref. BIB/345/1121)
Closing date for applications: 15 December 2021
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The Library and Information Service has launched a brand-new Chat
with Us service. Through our chat service you can expect a quick
response to your queries. Simply click on the Chat with Us button, available on the library website from 1 December, and start
chatting by typing in your question. We are looking forward to chat with you! |
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This is an update about the ongoing refurbishments at the Stellenbosch University Library following our previous communication to you.
The renovations consist of upgrading the existing facilities and infrastructure to accommodate clients' needs and create a contemporary aesthetic look for the SU Library while maintaining the integrity of the existing building. The primary focus of the project is to provide clients with comfortable and effective spaces in which to work while making it easier to use and navigate the library. We are pleased to inform you that there has been tremendous progress with the project but also some delays, many of which were Covid-19 enforced.
Phase One Despite the challenges, we are pleased to inform you that phase one of the project has been partially completed. The students' ablutions on the lower level have been completed and are in use (see pictures below).  
The client services and short loans sections on the upper level have been upgraded and are operational as from 22 November 2021. See picture below.
The study and computer areas on the upper levels are almost complete. The network is still to be installed in these areas and is scheduled to be completed by the end of January 2022. See picture below.
Phase Two
This phase includes refurbishment of clients' ablution facilities on the upper level, the reading area and the security gate. Work on these is in progress and scheduled to be completed by mid-March 2022. There is ongoing work in the central section of the upper level. New flooring will be installed, and shelves will be re-assembled and books and journals reshelved.
Phase Three The remaining construction will comprise the renovation of the entrance foyer, access turnstiles and installation of the new Tattle Tape security system. Work will now be completed by the beginning of 2022. During all phases of the construction, there is ongoing work to ceiling spaces and services for data activation. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the refurbishments. However, you can take solace from the fact that you will have access to comfortable and effective spaces at the completion of the project.
Contact Delene Pretorius for further details about the project. 22 November 2021 |
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