my Studies @ Unisa - University of South Africa
my Studies @ Unisa - University of South Africa
my Studies @ Unisa - University of South Africa
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How long may I keep Library material?<br />
Loan periods<br />
Renewal periods<br />
Undergraduate Postgraduate Undergraduate Postgraduate<br />
Study collection and<br />
audiovisual collection<br />
21 21 21 unless reserved 21 unless reserved<br />
Research collection 21 42 21 42<br />
Audiovisual material 21 21 21 21<br />
Interlibrary loans 21 21<br />
Students residing beyond the RSA borders will be granted extended loan periods.<br />
Students with disabilities may request extended loan periods.<br />
In exceptional circumstances another person may be authorised to borrow Library material on behalf <strong>of</strong> a student.<br />
This person must have the admission card and a letter <strong>of</strong> permission from the student stating the date, the student<br />
details and include the signature <strong>of</strong> the student. This letter is retained by the Library.<br />
How do I request Library material?<br />
To request books and periodical articles, please use the request function on the OASIS Library catalogue.<br />
Periodical articles and extracts from books recommended or prescribed for assignments for structured courses are placed on<br />
the Electronic Reserves <strong>of</strong> the Library’s catalogue, OASIS.<br />
Please note that periodical articles are posted or e-mailed and not faxed.<br />
The requested items can be delivered<br />
to your postal address supplied at registration<br />
couriered to the nearest Centre with which <strong>Unisa</strong> has an agreement for you to collect<br />
couriered to the nearest regional <strong>of</strong>fice or branch library for you to collect<br />
See the Library webpage for a complete list <strong>of</strong> all delivery points.<br />
If no option is indicated the item will automatically be posted. Please ensure that your address is correct.<br />
If the Library does not have the item that is being requested, the request will be considered by the Interlibrary Loans section<br />
and you will be informed about the outcome <strong>of</strong> your request.<br />
This service is available to masters and doctoral students only. It is however, not possible to provide books to students<br />
residing in countries other than <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>.<br />
Queries in this regard may be sent to libr-ill@unisa.ac.za<br />
How do I request audiovisual material?<br />
To request audiovisual material, please use the request function on the OASIS Library catalogue.<br />
Please note music CDs are only available to students studying the relevant degree.<br />
Queries regarding the requests for Library material may be sent to bib-circ@unisa.ac.za<br />
How is requested Library material sent to me?<br />
The Library will send requested material free <strong>of</strong> charge according to the delivery option indicated.<br />
Please allow up to three weeks for delivery. If the material is couriered, contact the delivery<br />
point regarding collection.<br />
Material not claimed within ten working days will be sent back to the Library from which it was couriered.<br />
How do I renew Library material?<br />
You can renew your material in the following ways:<br />
OASIS catalogue<br />
Click on http://oasis.unisa.ac.za/patroninfo<br />
Telephone +27 12 429-4164 After hours number: +27 12 429 3560<br />
Postal (letter/card)<br />
Request for renewal to reach the Library four<br />
days before the due date<br />
The Library item that needs to be renewed, need not be<br />
returned to the Library with the request<br />
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