Go to Branch Locator for a list of Branch Libraries
Go to Branch Locator for a list of Branch Libraries
Membership of the library begins with registration for the current academic year and it automatically expires soon after completion of the final examination of the same year.
Tel: 012 429 3838/8322
All special membership requests and queries are to be submitted via email for attention of Information Resources and Distribution (IRD) through mailbox: lib-special@unisa.ac.za or telephonically at 012 429 3438/8322
Special mebership categories:
Students who visit the Unisa Libraries in person need to purchase an electronic student card at a cost of R75.00. This card must be presented to gain admission to the Library. Students have to present their print student cards when they purchase an electronic student card.
Tel: 012 429 3438/8322
email: lib-special@unisa.ac.za
Report the missing card to the Library immediately to block the use of the lost card.
Tel: 012 429 3438/8322
email: lib-special@unisa.ac.za
In order to search the electronic information resources and the library's catalogue, off-campus users need to: Log into the Library catalogue via https://oasis.unisa.ac.za using your student number and myUnisa password and search the Catalogue or Encore Quick Search to find electronic resources or use the online services. The guidelines document makes recommendations about the hardware and software required to access electronic resources. Please note that the configurations of individual computers, mobile phones and / or Internet browsers may affect the ability to access resources and it is your choice whether you save any recommended changes once you have finished searching.
Yes, depending on the Branch you are visiting
Students who have problems obtaining specific prescribed books from the booksellers should contact vospresc@unisa.ac.za
Ask any librarian to help you
No. Material may be sent to students who live in South Africa by Post Office or by courier to a collection point, a community centre or regional office with which the University has an agreement
Material is sent by airmail only to students who live outside South Africa
The Unisa administration must be informed as soon as possible. You can change your personal information by visiting myUnisa.
Yes. Some material may only be consulted in the Library. These include periodicals, archival material and items in special collections, art colour slides, reference works such as encyclopaedias, dictionaries, yearbooks, law reports and any other items as determined by the Library. Photocopies of publications that may not be borrowed are obtainable on request.
If the item requested is available in the library, it will take a minimum of 3 weeks depending on the method of despatch used.
Yes, you can submit your ILL request to: libr-ill@unisa.ac.za, provided the item is not available at Unisa library. This service is limited to Unisa staff and registered Masters’ and Doctoral students.
A 'hold' means that the item requested has been reserved for the person making the request. The request will be processed by the Library staff and the item posted or made available as requested.
A book is recalled when another client needs it and there are no other available copies
Renewals will only be granted if there is no-one on the waiting list. Items on the waiting list (holds) must be returned by the due date. Renewals will not be granted if there is an outstanding account on the user's library record. Postgraduate students are allowed three and other students, two telephonic renewals.
Library material may be renewed:
Ways of renewing
| Telephone |
0800001870 |
| Library Catalogue (Online) | Click on View and renew loans |
You may return Library material that you have borrowed in the following ways:
If you would like to verify if your Library items have been returned, log in to your myLibrary (https://oasis.unisa.ac.za/patroninfo) and check the items out on your name.
Important when returning Library items by post or courier:
Important when returning Library items in person
Click here for a comprehensive list of courier service points
Yes
Yes, depending on the Branch you are visiting
Computers can be used to do literature search (search for books and articles), but not for typing your assignments. Only Master's and Doctoral students can use the research space at the Main campus, Pretoria to type their assignments and research papers. Students who need to do word processing can enquire with the Librarians about such a facility.
Photocopy service is available on level 4 at the main Library on campus and at each Branch library. The cost of photocopying is:
Research space is allocated for Master's and Doctoral students to do research at the main campus. Study carrels are available for use by M and D students on levels 5 to 8 at the Main library. Study carrels are booked at the lending desk of the Main Library.
The Library offers training modules to assist students with identifying relevant resources suited to their research
The Library offers training modules to assist students with identifying relevant and reliable resources
Plagiarism is to present another person's ideas as your own without properly acknowledging that person as the source of the ideas. Plagiarism applies regardless of whether the material is published or unpublished. Plagiarism is unethical and could lead to disciplinary action against the guilty person.
The Library offers Personal Librarian services to all registered Master's and Doctoral students. Find your personal Librarian here
You can search online on Unisa Institutional Repository (UIR) These are mostly available electronically - use this link: http://uir.unisa.ac.za/ You can also search under Library Links for Information Resources and Theses and Dissertations. You can also search the catalogue, and obtain a shelf number.
Use the e-journal Finder on the Information Resources page
A prescribed or recommended article or chapter of a book that has been scanned and made available electronically or a link to the online version
On the library catalogue - via the Course Code search
Attend library training to learn how to access library resources
Ask any librarian
Check on the e-journal Finder to see if the Library subscribes to the journal. If the Library subscribes to it and you still cannot access it, contact the Library for assistance Also check the Library catalogue to see if the Library has a hard copy
This is an online version of a journal
An electronic book is a book made available in digital form and designed to be read using special e-book software, some of which preserve the book's original layout and design. Ebooks can be read on a variety of PCs (desktops, notebooks, tablets, and handhelds), PDAs, and dedicated e-book readers using specially designed e-book software, on smartphones and iPods.
You should use the library's e-book database collections to find e-books on your topic. Each database has its own specific format so it is recommended that you use the online help screens or instruction pages for each database. Remember that the library may not necessarily have access to all the titles held by the database, but this will be indicated.
Yes you can give your suggestions online via the Library Catalogue. Choose the option Suggest a book purchase and complete the form.
No, but some old exam papers can be accessed on the myUnisa site