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Tel : 012 429 3846/3025
E-mail: lib-special@unisa.ac.za
Community service
Individuals with specific research requirements who do not have access to a suitable library may make use the of community service. An Identity document and proof of residence is required.
Costs :There is a basic annual cost of R940, payable at registration. The borrower fee allows the community service member to borrow one book at a time. Extra books may be borrowed with the payment of an additional R600 per book.
Period of registration: 12 months
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased for R45
Number of items: Negotiable
Services offered :
- photocopies at 45c per page
- the use of subject databases on campus only - printing at 45c per page (cash only)
- due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full text journal articles, scanned in on the Library catalogue
- an interlibrary loan service at a minimum cost of R35 per transaction
- the hiring of study carrels, when available
- information desk services
Services not offered :
- the borrowing of audio-visual material
- postal service
- personal librarian service
- the borrowing of reference works
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Community service with research in the field of music
Individuals with research requirements in the field of music who do not have access to a suitable library may make use of this service. The head of their organisation must motivate the request. Individuals who are not affiliated to an approved organisation must contact the music subject librarian for a written motivation.
Costs: There is a basic annual cost of R940, payable at registration. The borrower fee allows the community service member to borrow one book at a time. Extra books may be borrowed with the payment of an additional R600 per item.
Period of registration: 12 months.
Admission: A library admission card is to be purchased for R45
Number of items: Negotiable
Services offered :
- the borrowing of audio-visual material
- photocopies at 45c per page
- the use of subject databases on campus only - printing at 45c per page
- due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full text journal articles, scanned in on the Library catalogue
- an interlibrary loan service at a minimum cost of R35 per transaction (no music interlibrary loans, only books and periodicals)
- the hiring of study carrels, when available
- information desk services
Services not offered :
- a postal service
- personal librarian services
- the borrowing of reference works
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Day visitors
Costs R50 per day, payable at the cashier. The visitor may browse freely among the shelves of the open and reference collections.
Services offered
- access to the library catalogue and subject databases (there are however, some limits to the usage of these facilities)
- assistance is available on request
- information desk services
- reservation of study carrels at R12 per day, subject to availability (reservations to be made on level 3)
- photocopy facilities at 45c per page
- the day visitor can phone 012 429 3206/3313 (one day in advance) to the visit to enquire whether a specific book is available (we will check the shelves). The reason for this is that the R50 entrance fee will not be reimbursed if a particular information source or item is not available at the time of the visit
- please note that during busy times, workstation usage could be limited to 30 minutes
Services not offered
- borrowing privileges
- personal librarian services
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Diverse users and Donors
Requirements: Membership is granted by the Head: Lending services on the grounds of a written motivation submitted by the applicant. Membership is renewed every year.
Donors: A letter of recommendation from the Head: Public Relations and Development is required.
Donation categories :
- R500 - R1000 - 4 free library cards per year
- R1000 - R3000 - 3 months free registration
- R3000 - 1 year free registration
Admission: A library admission card is to be purchased for R45.00
Number of items: 3 items may be borrowed
Services offered :
- access granted to all available subject database on campus only - printing at 40c per page
- due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full text journal articles, scanned in on the Library catalogue
- a postal service
- photocopies at 40c per page
- interlibrary loan service at a minimum cost of R35 per transaction
- the hiring of study carrels, when available
- information desk services
Services not offered :
- personal librarian services and/or specialised searches
- the borrowing of reference works
- the borrowing of audio-visual material
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Lecturers of other South African universities/universities of technology
or
Master's and doctoral students of other South African universities/universities of technology
Reciprocal library facilities exist in terms of the IULC (Inter University Library Committee) agreement for national institutions with regard to their lecturers, master's and doctoral students.
Requirements: A letter of recommendation from the chief librarian of the institution concerned is required. Annual renewal of membership should be accompanied by a new letter of recommendation. In the case of music students/lecturers, the letter should clearly state that the research is in the field of music.
Costs: R45 for admission card
Period of registration: Until the end of the academic year
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased for R45
Number of items: 8 items may be borrowed
Services offered :
- photocopies at 45c per page
- the hiring of study carrels, when available
- information desk services
- access granted to all available subject database on campus only - printing at 45c per page
- due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full text prescribed chapter, prescribed journal articles, scanned in on the Library catalogue
Services not offered :
- the borrowing of audio-visual material
- a postal service
- personal librarian services and/or specialised searches
- Interlibrary loan service must be done through their home library
- the borrowing of reference works
- no request service in the library, via the post, fax, internet or telephone
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Prospective honours, master's and doctoral students
Requirements
Prospective honours students: a letter of recommendation from the Department of Postgraduate Student Affairs or from the relevant department
Prospective master's and doctoral students: a letter of recommendation from the Head of Department or promoter
Costs: An amount of R295 is payable once special membership of the library has been granted and R145 is payable for the renewal thereof. The receipt should be retained.
Period of registration: 6 months; a further 3-month renewal may be granted upon receipt of a new letter of recommendation.
In the case of a special member registering as a Unisa student:
Proof of the Unisa registration, as well as the original receipt for special membership can be presented at the library, so that the amount(s) paid for special library membership can be refunded. A cheque will be posted to the client within 30 working days from the Unisa finance department.
All outstanding debt on the special membership number must be paid before library membership may be obtained on the student number. Library material will be transferred to the student loan record on request. This must be done in writing confirming that the material is still being used and in the posession of the student.
A new library card with the student number should be obtained if the library is to be visited in person. All regulations will then apply as for postgraduate students.
Admission: Clients requiring physical access to the Unisa Library will need to purchase a Library admission card for an amount of R45
Number of items: 8 items may be borrowed.
Services offered :
- access granted to all available subject database on campus only - printing at 40c per page
- due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full text journal articles, scanned in on the Library catalogue
- a postal service
- photocopies at 45c per page
- a subject librarian service
- an inter-library loan service at a minimum cost of R35 per transaction
- the hiring of study carrels, when available
- information desk services
Services not offered :
- the borrowing of audio-visual material
- the borrowing of reference works
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Unisa master's and doctoral graduates
Requirements: Proof of conferment of degree.
Cost: R450 for 12 months
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased at R45 (subject to change)
Number of items : 8 items may be borrowed
Services offered :
- access granted to all available subject database on campus only. Printing at 45c cents per page
- due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full-text journal articles, scanned in on the Library catalogue
- a postal service is rendered
- photocopies at 45c per copy
- study carrels may be hired, when available
Services not offered :
- personal librarian service and/or specialised searches
- Audio-visual collection: Material may not be borrowed
- Inter-library loan service is rendered, at a cost of R35 per transaction (minimum)
- Reference works may not be borrowed
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Unisa external markers, supervisors and translators, temporary staff members, unisa tutors and guest lecturers, professors extraordinarius, affiliated lecturers
Requirements: A letter of recommendation from the Head of Department or the applicant's name appearing on a list, received from the relevant department.
Period: Until the end of the academic year or as stated in letter
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased at R45 (subject to change)
Number of items :16
Services :
- access granted to all available subject database
- a postal service is rendered
- the cost of photocopies of material which may not be borrowed, may be charged to the relevant Department.
- a subject librarian service is provided
- Study carrels may be hired, when available
- Inter-library loan service is rendered, at a minimum cost of R35
- Audio-visual Collection: Material may not be borrowed
- Reference works may not be borrowed
Unisa tutors :
Until 31 October of current year - may borrow 4 books at a time
Guest lecturers may only take out up to 8 books with a letter of surety from the relevant department.
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Unisa retired staff members requirements :
Must be a retired Unisa staff member (not applicable to resigned Unisa staff members)
Period: Life-long
Admission: Personnel or retired card
Number of items: 25 items
Services offered :
- access granted to all available subject database
- a postal service is rendered
- photocopies of material which may not be borrowed, and photocopies of other library material required for research, are free of charge
- a limited personal librarian service is provided
- Study carrels may be used, when available
- Inter-library loan service is rendered
- Audio-visual collection: material may be borrowed
- reference works may not be borrowed
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