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  • Vacation Hours take effect from 21 June to 26 July 2025

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    The first semester is at an end and our operating hours will change accordingly:

    1. Vacation hours for the Main Library will be in effect from Saturday 21 June until Saturday 26 July as follows:

    • Monday – Friday               08:30-17:00
    • Saturday                              09:00-12:30

    1. Vacation operating hours (Saturday 21 June - Saturday 26 July) for the branch libraries will be as follows:

    • Monday – Friday              08:30-17:00
    • Saturday                              CLOSED

    All the 24/7 study spaces will be in operation when the libraries are closed.

  • Primo login via Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

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    Please note that going forward should you need to login to Primo to access your Library account, place a hold request, renew your books or get to the full-text of an article you will need to utilize UCT’s multi-factor authentication system. You can still search the catalogue without the need to sign in.

    (If you need more info about the Authenticator app please see the ICTS website.)

    Leganto reading lists will also be utilizing multi-factor authentication.

 

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