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This section keeps prescribed books, as well as theses and dissertations, in high demand. All users may borrow one item at a time. The loan period is two hours per item, which may be extended for another two hours. An overnight loan applies from 21:00 on Mondays to Thursdays, from 19:00 on Fridays, and from 13:00 on Saturdays. Items must be returned at 09:00 on the following working day. 

A late return fine of R10 per book per hour over two hours applies. 

The section provides services to all students and staff. The number of items & loan periods are as follows:

User Category

Items

Loan Days

Undergraduates

3

7

Postgraduates

6

30

Academic staff

20

90

Administrative staff

10

30

Service staff

6

30

 

On request, the loan period can be extended for a further equivalent period. Renewals may be done telephonically.

A late return fine of R8 per book per day applies to overdue books from the open shelves.

For further assistance contact:  015 962 8140 / 8282.