Libraries: your key to the future.
Contents
1.
Library Hours
2.
Library Membership
3.
Borrowing Material and Fines
4.
Loan Periods and Quota
5.
Library Rules
6.
How to Use the Library Catalogue to Search for a Book
7.
Information Desk
8.
8.1
Electronic Resources
Library Webpage
Ask a Librarian
E-learning
Institutional Repository
8.1.1
8.1.2
9.
10.
12.
Audiovisual Collection
Personal Computers (PCs)
11.
11.1
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
Library Services
Client Services
Circulation
Reserve
Interlending
11.2
11.2.1
11.2.2
11.2.3
11.2.4
11.2.5
11.2.6
Information Services
Africana
Humanities
Sciences, Health and Agriculture
Management Sciences / Accountancy
Law
Government Documents
Photocopying Material in the Library
1.
LIBRARY HOURS
DAY
DURING TERM
MON-THURS
07H30-22H00
FRIDAY
07H30-16H00
07H30-16H00
07H30-16H00
07H30-16H00
07H30-16H00
DURING VACATION
DURING DEC–JAN
VACATION
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
2.
SATURDAY
08H00-16H00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
Before clients can borrow Library materials, they must be registered as University of Limpopo Library members.
A student must produce a valid student card and staff members their staff cards in order to be registered.
Registration is done at the Circulation Desk on the Ground Floor of the Library.
3.
BORROWING MATERIAL AND FINES
Library members are required to produce their valid staff or student cards when borrowing Library materials.
A fine of R1.00 (one rand) per item per day is charged for overdue material. If the overdue material is not
returned within 30 (thirty) days of the expiry date, a bill will be prepared and a handling fee charged in addition to
the R1.00 per item per day.
4.
LOAN PERIODS AND QUOTA
The Library reserves the right to recall material from borrowers.
AREA
HUMANITIES
(1st FLOOR)
SCIENCES,
HEALTH &
AGRICULTURE
(3rd FLOOR)
MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES
(4th FLOOR)
RESERVE
(GROUND
FLOOR)
AFRICANA
(GROUNDFL.)
LAW
(1st FLOOR)
QUOTA & LOAN PERIOD
U.GRADS
P.GRADS
5 items for 14
8 items for 30
days
days
5 items for 14
days
8 items for 30
days
5 items for 14
days
8 items for 30
days
2 items for 2 hrs/
Overnight/
Weekend
2 items for 2 hrs
(Internal use
only)
2 hrs (Internal
use only)
2 items for 2 hrs/
Overnight/
Weekend
2 items for 2 hrs/
Overnight/
Weekend
2 items for 2 hrs/
Overnight/
Weekend
ISSUING
DESK
Circulation
Desk Ground
Floor
Circulation
Desk Ground
Floor
Circulation
Desk Ground
Floor
Reserve Desk,
Ground Floor
Africana Desk
Ground Floor
Law Reserve
Desk
1st Floor
5.
GOVERNMENT
DOCUMENTS
(2nd FLOOR)
2 hrs (Internal
use only)
2 hrs (Internal use
only)
REFERENCE
MATERIALS
(1st& 4th
FLOOR)
Internal use
only. Not to be
signed out
Internal use only.
Not to be signed
out
INTERLENDING
(GROUNDFL.)
AUDIOVISUAL
MATERIAL
Not available
Unlimited
requests
Not available for
loan (Internal
use only)
Internal
arrangement
Government
Documents
Desk
2nd Floor
Not Applicable
Inter-lending
Desk
Ground Floor
Audiovisual
Room
2nd Floor
LIBRARY RULES
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
Smoking
Eating
Drinking
Theft
Mutilation of books (e.g. tearing out pages, writing on books, etc.)
Noise
Loud Talking
Shouting
Sleeping
Running
Using cellphones
Littering (please use the bins provided)
Monopolising of personal computers (PCs)
Using PCs for non-academic reasons
*For further particulars regarding the above, please consult the section on ‘Library rules’ as outlined in University
of Limpopo General Information Calendar.
6. HOW TO USE THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE TO SEARCH FOR A BOOK
A.
START BY OPENING THE CATALOGUE THROUGH INTERNET EXPLORER
B.
TO OPEN INTERNET EXPLORER, CLICK ON ‘START’
C.
THEN CLICK ON ‘PROGRAMS’
D.
THEN CLICK ON ‘INTERNET EXPLORER’
E.
TYPE IN http://196.21.109.8:2082/IN THE SPACE PROVIDED FOR ADDRESS
F.
PRESS ENTER
G. THE FOLLOWING SCREEN WILL APPEAR:
H.TO SEARCH FOR A BOOK CLICK ON ANY OF THE ABOVE FIELDS.
I. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SCREEN CAREFULLY.
J. EACH SCREEN WILL GUIDE YOU IN YOUR SEARCH.
NB: You now have the option to view the entire University of Limpopo campus Libraries collection.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS IN SEARCHING, PLEASE CONSULT A LIBRARIAN
7.
THE INFORMATION DESK (EXT 4606)
If you need help finding a book or have any other short query, please consult the Librarian at the Information
Desk on the ground floor. The Desk is always manned (whenever the Library is open for service) with Librarians
that will assist you.
For more in-depth searches, e.g. Internet searches, please consult the relevant Subject Librarian. Refer to pp.
9-13 of this booklet for the list of Subject Librarians for various subject areas or contact Ext 4606
8.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
The Library offers valuable electronic resources
and services that clients can access through the
Internet to assist in their studies and research.
8.1
LIBRARY WEBPAGE
The Library webpage can be accessed through the University of Limpopo website at:
http://www.ul.ac.za.
Click on Libraries
A list of links will appear.
Click on a relevant link for information needed
The link will include the following:
8.1.1
ASK A LIBRARIAN
This is a 24-hour service where Library users can ask questions online and receive quick responses to their
questions via e-mail within 48 hours. To use this service, one should have an email address.
8.1.2
E-LEARNING
The Library offers a variety of free basic and advanced business and computer courses including A+,
ICDL, Project Management, Financial Management to name but a few. It can be accessed at athttp://ullibra-server:8080/skillportfe/login.action
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES AS WELL AS TO REGISTER, CONTACT YOUR SUBJECT LIBRARIAN.
8.1.3
INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY
The repository includes electronic theses and dissertations, and previous question papers. The
publications cab be accessed through the web address at http://ul.netd.ac.za/jspui or
http://www.netd.ac.za
9.
AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTION
The Library has a collection of videotapes and CD-ROMs on all subjects. These can be borrowed and viewed in
the Audio-visual Room on the second floor. For more information contact extension 2958.
10. PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCs)
A number of PCs are placed on the Ground floor and 2 nd floor for undergraduate students and for postgraduate
students on the 1st floor. These PCs are for use by students for retrieving information.
PC s placed near the circulation counter are for searching OPAC only. PC’s at other areas are for searching
OPAC, Online databases and the Internet.
11.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Now where do
I go?
4th floor
3rd floor
2nd floor
1st floor
Ground floor
11.1
CLIENT SERVICES (EXT 3612)
Name
Office
Telephone
Client Service
Librarian
Inter-lending
Ground Floor
015-268 2368
Client Services is divided into the following:
11.1.1
CIRCULATION (EXT 2201)
This is the central point for all transactions, i.e. check-out (borrowing), check-in (return), reminder, renewal etc.
11.1.2
RESERVE (EXT 2333)
The Reserve Section houses all scarce and heavily used materials for users. Reserve materials may only be
used in the Reserve Study Section during opening hours or may be borrowed overnight or for the weekend.
11.1.3
INTER-LENDING (EXT 2368)
Materials, which are needed but not available in the Library collection, may be requested through the Interlending Loans Scheme from other libraries. Only staff members and postgraduate students of the University may
use this service.
11.2
INFORMATION SERVICES
11.2.1
AFRICANA
Name
Office
Telephone
Subject Librarian
Africana
015 268
2968/4606
This is a special collection of material on Africa.
The collection is regarded as special because it includes old, rare, unique and valuable works. The collection is
what might be termed ‘a national treasure’ being preserved for future generations to enjoy.

LOCATION
The collection is housed on the ground floor of the Library.

COLLECTION
The collection includes the following:
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Monographs and periodicals on Africa, with special emphasis on Southern Africa, e.g. African literature,
Southern African history and African politics.
Theses/Dissertations from various universities.
Extended essays by honours and final year students at the University of Limpopo.
University publications such as Turf Update, Masa and Communiqués.
Reports of Commissions of Enquiry.
Calendars of various academic institutions.
The collection is meant for reference and research purposes and as suchis administered as a closed stack
system. Users do not have free access to the stacks. All requests and enquiries should be directed to the
Africana information Desk.
11.2.2 HUMANITIES SECTION
School
Office
Telephone
Subject Librarian
Education
1st floor
Subject Librarian
Languages &
Communication
Studies
Social Sciences
Ground
Floor
015-268
2969/4606
015-268
2968/4606
Subject Librarian
2nd floor
015 268
2958/4606
The collection is located on the first floor of the Library. The collection comprises books, periodicals and
reference materials. Books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Journals are
arranged alphabetically by title.
11.2.3
SCIENCES, HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE SECTION
Subject
Librarian
Subject
Librarian
Subject
Librarian
Subject
Librarian
School of
Science
Physical & Mineral
Office
Telephone
3rd floor
015-268 2497/4606
Molecular & Life
Health
Computational
&Maths
Agriculture &
Environmental
Sciences
3rd floor
015-268 2497/4606
1st floor
015-268 2969/4606
The collection comprises books, periodicals and reference materials. Books are housed on the third floor of the
Library. Periodicals and reference materials are housed on the first floor due to lack of space on this floor. Books
are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Journals are arranged alphabetically by
title.
For more information on Library Rules please visit the University website @ www.ul.ac.za and click on libraries.
11.2.4
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Name
Subject Librarian
School
Accountancy
, Economics
and
Management
Office
4th floor
Tel
015 268 2959 /4606
This section is situated on the fourth floor of the Library. The collection includes books and periodicals that
cover economics, accounting, public administration, business management, industrial psychology and
development studies. Books are situated on the left-hand side of the floor and are arranged according to the
Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Journals are situated on the right-hand side of the floor and are arranged
alphabetically by title.
11.2.5
LAW
Name
Subject
Librarian
Office
1st floor
Law Library
Telephone
015 268
2321/4606
The collection includes legal textbooks, journals, statutes, ordinances, law reports (case books) and commission
reports on legal issues. Books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Journals are
arranged alphabetically by title. The Law Section is composed of three sections, namely Law Reserve, Open
Shelves and the South African Law Reports Section.

LAW RESERVE DESK
Students and staff have to consult the Law Reserve Desk for materials. All the materials covering South African
Law are located in the Law Reserve. Lecturers also put study materials in the form of pamphlets for their students
at the Law Reserve Desk. Students and staff who wish to use these materials must sign for them in the control
record book.

OPEN SHELVES
All foreign law books and journals are put on the open shelves. These materials are for additional reading and
are to be used within the Law Library.

SOUTH AFRICAN LAW REPORTS SECTION
All South African Law Reports from 1910 to 1992 are put in this section. Students that need to use Law Reports
from 1993 upwards should consult the Law Reserve Desk.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Law Library uses a closed stack system, which allows no study material to be signed out of the Library. All
books, periodicals and reports are to be used within the section.
11.2.6
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
Name
Subject
Librarian
Office
2nd floor
Telephone
015-268
2958/4606
Government documents are publications in book or non-book form published by the government or at expense of
the government or by a private publisher on instruction by the government. Government documents are important
sources of information for study and research. They consist of many kinds of publications covering a wide range
of subjects like political science, economics, commerce, law, history, education, public administration and other
disciplines.

COLLECTION
The collection comprises the following types of publications:
Legal and parliamentary: These are publications that emanate from the legislative-making process of
parliament. As laws of the country are made in parliament, these publications come into existence. They
include discussion papers, White and Green papers, Bills, Debates, Statutes and Government Gazettes.
Administrative: These are publications that deal primarily with the administration of the country. They
include commissions of inquiry, annual reports, statistical publications, etc.
Scientific: These are research publications in the natural sciences and humanities, as well as research
publications of various government departments.

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Newspapers
There are different newspapers put at this section for students to use.
Daily newspapers: Sowetan, Business day, Daily Sun,
The Star and The Citizen.
Weekly/ Sunday Newspapers: Sunday Times, Sunday World,
Sunday Independent, Sunday Sun, City Press, and
Mail & Guardian.
Local Newspapers: Polokwane Observer, Northern Review, and Capricorn voice.
For more information contact extension 2958
Government documents include publications of local and foreign governments and inter-governmental
organisations such as the United Nations, World Health Organization, International Monetary Fund, African
Union, and NEPAD.

LOCATION
The collection is located on the second floor. Users can also access government documents on the following
websites:
http://www.gov.za
http://www.parliament.gov.za
12.
PHOTOCOPYING MATERIAL IN THE LIBRARY
Name
Library Assistant
Office
Ground Floor, Photocopy Room
Telephone
015-268 2469
The Library has a Photocopy Room in which students and other users are able to make photocopies. The room
has glass doors and is located on the ground floor just behind the Personal Computer stations.

PHOTOCOPY MACHINES
The Library has five (5) photocopy machines, which are placed in the Photocopy Room.

PHOTOCOPY CARDS
Photocopy cards are used for photocopying. Cards are obtainable from the Photocopy Room at R10.00 each.
The price is subject to change.

PHOTOCOPY CHARGES
Only two size A4 copies, can be made from the machines users are advised to consult Photocopy Officers in the
Photocopy Room. Charges per copy are as follows:A4 = R0.50

PHOTOCOPYING
To make copies a user needs to deposit money into the Magnetic Photocopy Card using the card dispenser/
reloader in the Photocopy room.The card can be reloaded several times until 3 000 copies have been made, after
which it can no longer be used. A new card must then be purchased. Users are allowed to make 50 copies per
day. This is irrespective of copy sizes or number of materials being copied. When making copies users are
required to respect Copyright Law at all times. Photocopying of a substantial part of copyrighted material, i.e.
more than 10% thereof, is a criminal offence and thus punishable by law. Users are advised to further familiarise
themselves with the stipulations of Copyright Act 98 of 1978 and its amendments.