Orientation Booklet 2012 - University of Limpopo

Orientation Booklet 2012 • Page 19n behalf of UL Library andInformation Services (LIS) staff, itOgives me great pleasure to offer you awarm welcome to UL.There are two main Campus libraries;Medunsa and Turfloop and smaller libraries inPolokwane Hospital as well as MankwengNursing College. UL LIS aims to be acontributing partner in advancing theintellectual lives of our students and providingresources and services in support of teaching,learning, research and communityengagement.This is achieved by enabling timely access toquality relevant resources and services fromthe ever increasing amount of publishedinformation.The libraries have large collections ofinformation resources comprising onlinejournals and books, print materials andmultimedia resources. You are encouraged tovisit the libraries to discover a vast range ofprint and electronic resources including fulltext digital collections. Use Webpac, ouronline catalogue to locate materials. If youare a staff member or a postgraduate studentthe resource you need is not in the Library youcan use our interlibrary loan service to accessmaterials from other libraries around theworld.UL LIS are fully automated and networked. Weare committed to embracing and integratingmodern technologies. Digital resources canalso be accessed online from outside thelibraries and off Campus. Please explore ourWebpage at www.ul.ac.za then clicking onLibraries for the vast array of informationresources and services available.Well trained and dedicated librarians offer abroad range of services to help, advise andguide you in support of your academicendeavours. Subject Librarians and UserEducation Librarian provide expertprofessional assistance in teaching researchskills to help you discover, locate, access anduse information effectively. This will furtherhelp you to navigate through masses ofinformation and providing reference support,personal instruction and specialised subjectinformation services. Visit the Library, e-mailor chat online with us.UL Libraries are not only used for studying andresearch. Clients are encouraged to use ourstate- of- the- art electronic classrooms forhands-on learning, conference rooms toconvene seminars and other spaces forsolitary study and group discussions. Thereare also 24/7 Reading Rooms. The Librariesare open for long hours and during theweekends. Please refer to Library Rules andRegulations on the Webpage for moreinformation.Our purpose is to design and provide the bestservices possible within the availableresources to ensure that your experience inthe libraries is productive, inspiring,academically enriching and contributes tolifelong learning. We are continually workingto further the development and improvementof our services to meet the information needsstof the 21 century scholar. We offer you morethan simply the opportunity to borrowmaterials and would like you to regard thelibrary as your information guide, educationalpartner, a place of communication andcollaboration and a source as well as place oflearning during your stay at UL.We assure you of our fullest support. Pleaselet us know how we can assist you. Wewelcome your suggestions and comments.We wish you success!!!UL LIS opening hours are as follow:-Day ofthe WeekMonday-ThursdayFridaySaturdayTurfloop Medunsa PolokwaneDuringTerm07:30 to22:0007:30 to16:3008:00 to16:00Vacations DuringTerm07:30 to 08:00 to16:30 22:0007:30 to 08:00 to16:30 15:45Closed 09:00 to17:00MankwengVacations YearRoundYear Round08:00 to 07:30 to 07:30 to15:45 16:30 17:0008:00 to 07:30 to 07:30 to15:45 16:30 16:30Closed Closed Closed