Our virtual library service is centred on:
Librarians are providing learning and research support via an in-depth reference service which includes:
Virtual support is available from Monday to Friday, 08h30 - 17h00.
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
+27 21 650 3703
+27 21 650 3704
+27 21 650 3118
+27 21 650 3134
Health Sciences: +27 21 406 6138
Special Collections: +27 21 650 4089
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library | lib-ill-health@uct.ac.za |
WH Bell Music Library | lib-music@uct.ac.za |
Main and other Branch Libraries | ill@uct.ac.za |
The Principal Librarians listed below will make themselves available to support online teaching by:
Consult the Student Assignment/Project Orientation Guide for more information on:
Bolus Herbarium Library | lib-bolus@uct.ac.za |
Built Environment Library | lib-bel@uct.ac.za |
Commerce | libraries@uct.ac.za |
Digital Library Services | dls@uct.ac.za |
Engineering | libraries@uct.ac.za |
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library | lib-medref@uct.ac.za |
Hiddingh Hall Library | lib-hiddingh@uct.ac.za |
Humanities | libraries@uct.ac.za |
Institute of Child Health Library | lib-ich@uct.ac.za |
Brand van Zyl Law Library | lib-law@uct.ac.za |
WH Bell Music Library | lib-music@uct.ac.za |
Science | libraries@uct.ac.za |
Special Collections | lib-spcoll@uct.ac.za |
UCT's open scholarship includes Open Education Resources, theses and dissertations.
The OpenUCT Repository has collections of UCT’s open scholarship on Open Education Resources, theses and dissertations (until December 2019), as well as other scholarly publications, such as journal articles, chapters in books, research reports and conference publications, to assist you with your research projects. More than 27 000 open access resources are freely available online and can be downloaded without incurring data costs.
A comprehensive list of over 80 million open textbooks has been compiled, consisting of subjects across the different disciplines. These free scholarly resources can be read online or downloaded to read offline, on various mobile devices.
Please email openuct@uct.ac.za for assistance.
Secure access to the ZivaHub, UCT DMP and OSF platforms is available remotely via UCT single-sign-on. You can continue to upload, edit, share and publish your research outputs while off-campus.
DLS platform assistance or services: dls@uct.ac.za
GIS support: uct-gis@uct.ac.za
Tweet us @DigitalUCT
Join our UCT Data Stewards & Champions MS Teams space
Special Collections will continue to offer virtual support to researchers, students and staff, whether they are members of the UCT community or not.
An updated edition of the Guide to the Manuscripts in the UCT Libraries has been published and is accessible on the Special Collections website.
Further to our communication of 7 January 2021, our physical libraries remain closed. This is based on the continued national state of disaster and return to Lockdown Level 3 status.
You have virtual access to the Libraries resources via the Libraries website. Our scan/email and loan services resume from 1 February 2021. Learn more about our limited service.
Our limited scan/email and offsite book collection services will resume from 1 February 2021. You may also borrow eBooks. General borrowing rules will apply eg. an eTextbook may only be borrowed for a day. Learn more about our limited services
Library material currently out on loan will be renewed until further notice. However, if you wish to return your books, a central UCT Libraries book drop has been installed at Burnage, adjacent to Leo Marquard Hall. The dropbox is walking distance from the Jamie shuttle stop at Tugwell and Leo Marquard residence.
All fines on overdue materials will be waived. However, if you wish to return your books, a central UCT Libraries book drop has been installed at Burnage, adjacent to Leo Marquard Hall. The dropbox is walking distance from the Jamie shuttle stop at Tugwell and Leo Marquard residence.
UCT Libraries extensive online resources are available from our website. These resources include:
Contact us at libraries@uct.ac.za or Ask a Librarian for assistance with access issues or to find a resource.
NB: you must be logged in with your UCT ID and password to access the many resources available to you.
As your information and learning partner, UCT Libraries is offering a Virtual Library Service which enables library staff to support you and your studies/research online.
It is important for you to explore the various guides that have been developed to simplify your online learning. UCT Libraries has a Student Orientation Guide for Remote Learning, which shows you how to search for, find, collect, analyse, interpret and evaluate information relevant to the subject you are studying, as well as becoming familiar with the key research elements and processes for ethical academic writing.
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