Staff guide
Access
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. Food and beverages are not allowed. Water from spill-proof containers only.
No access without a valid student card. See Library hours.
Borrowing privileges
Lecturers:
- Number of loans: 30 items
- Borrowing period: 90 days per item
- Renewals: 2 per item (within maximum renewal period of 270 days) unless someone else has requested it.
Other staff:
- 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.
All staff:
- Renewals: 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. - 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"
- Lost/damaged books: Replacement value payable to the Library and Information Service
Services
Information services & research support
Please consult the following library guides:
- 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 and other resources
Library Search, the search function on the library homepage, searches across the Library’s electronic resources.
Do a Library Search on the library homepage or choose 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.
When off-campus and prompted to sign-on, log in with your campus username (not email address) and password.
Finding your way around the library:
- Stellenbosch University Library: Floor plan
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
- The service provides access to frequently used items for short periods to ensure that it is accessible to a large number of clients. See Short Loans guidelines for lecturing staff.
Library orientation and training
Consult the following training calendars:
Alternatively request a one-on-one training session via Ask a Librarian.
Other services
An online information service is available at Ask a Librarian. Alternatively contact your faculty librarian for assistance.
Do a Library Search on the library homepage or choose 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.
When off-campus and prompted to sign-on, log in with your campus username (not email address) and password.
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 and Print Shop that is situated in the Neelsie Student Centre. See Print, copy and scan.
Internet and wireless access is available to Stellenbosch University staff and students registered on the University network. See Wireless access.
Various rooms are available to book. See Bookings.
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.