Unisa Library has an admission control system in order to ensure that access is managed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and to ensure that only authorised persons are permitted. Right of admission is reserved, i.e. only authorised persons in accordance with this policy may gain admission to Unisa Library. Certain information and resources are under additional restrictions. Access to resources and services are subject to clients’ compliance with library rules.
All special membership requests and queries are to be submitted via email for attention of Information Resources and Distribution (IRD) through mailbox: lib-special@unisa.ac.za or telephonically at 012 429 3846/3457
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 (recent municipal statement).
Admission costs payable at registration:
(Payable at registration). This includes the registration fee of R513.00 and a borrower fee for one book. The borrower fee allows the community service member to borrow one book at a time, however, extra books, may be borrowed at an additional cost per book.
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased for R75 (price subject to change)
Number of items: 1 item. Additional items can be borrowed at additional cost
Loan period: Study Collection 21 days
: Research Collection 42 days
: Micro-material 42 days
Services offered
Access granted to all available subject database ON CAMPUS ONLY. Due to copyright restrictions, no access is granted to the full-text journal articles, scanned in on the OASIS catalogue. Resources are to be used for research purposes only.
Services not offered:
Access card can be obtained from the access card division at Muckleneuk Campus Kgorong Building, Ground Floor at the following numbers: 012 – 4415881/2/5/6
For access card at other UNISA Library Branches, please contact your nearest Library.
Postal address: Head: Department of Library Services
UNISA
0003
Telephone numbers: Special Membership 012 429-2361/3846
Information Desk 012 429-3206
Renewals 012 429-4164
Inter-library Loans 012 429-2942
Science Library 012 429-8077
Period: Until retirement or resignation
Admission: Employee card
Number of items: 55 items
Loan Period: One year period unles recalled
Services offered:
Access to licensed electronic information resources: Network ID & password (employee username & password)
Costs: R50 per day, payable at the cashier.
Admission: The admission card is only valid for one day and is not transferable for use by any other person.
Services offered
Admission:
Donors:
Donation categories:
Number of items: 4 items may be borrowed
Loan period: 42 days
Services offered:
Services not offered:
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 Head of Library 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.
Period of registration: Until the end of the academic year
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased for R45
Number of items:
Loan period: 42 days
Services offered:
Services not offered:
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:
Services offered:
Services not offered:
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
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.
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.
Loan period: 42 days (open collection)
Services offered:
Services not offered:
Must be a retired Unisa staff member (not applicable to resigned Unisa staff members)
Period: Life-long
Admission: Employee or retiree card
Number of items: 16 items
Loan period: One year period unles recalled
Services offered:
Services not offred
Requirements: Proof of conferment of degree.
Cost: R525 for 12 months
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased at R45 (subject to change)
Number of items: 8 items may be borrowed
Loan period: 42 days (Open shel collection)
Services offered:
Services not offered:
This membership category includes Unisa tutors, external markers, temporary employees, guest or visiting lectures, academic associates (who facillitate research), practical work supervisors, ELP WIL mentors, retired M & D promoters, lecturers from South African private education institutions (using Unisa course work)
Requirements: A letter of recommendation from the Head of Department or the applicant's name appearing on a list, received from the relevant department. Departments stands for surety for the library material that is borrowed
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
Loan period: 42 days or as per member category/contract date
Requesting procedures for tutors/e-tutors
Services offered:
Services not offered
Admission: Proof of Unisa degree. Form of valid identification. Library admission card for an amount of R45
Costs: An amount of R525
Period of registration: 12 months
Number of items: 4 items may be borrowed.
Loan period: 42 days (open collection)
Services offered:
Services not offered:
Requirements: A letter of recommendation from the Head of Department confirmed with the Research Department
Period: Renewable after every 5 years
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased at R45
Number of items:16
Loan period: 42 days or as per member category/contract date
Services offered:
Services not offered
Requirements: Students have to present their Student cards when they purchase a Library admission card.
Admission: A library admission card must be purchased at R45. Students who visit the Main Library need to purchase a Library admission card.
Number of items: 8 items may be borrowed and 12 items for music students
Loan period: 3 weeks unless recalled
Services offered:
Services not offered:
The Student card should be used to gain admission to those branch libraries that do not issue Library admission cards.
A replacement Library admission card is issued at double the original cost.
The admission card must be worn visibly when the Library is visited. The Library admission card may under no circumstances be used by another person.
Students may not hand their Student cards to another person in order to acquire a Library admission card. Students who do not comply with this regulation are subject to disciplinary action.
If a student loses his / her Library admission card and library material is subsequently issued unlawfully to another person who uses the lost card, the student remains responsible for the items that were issued against the card.
Requirements
A donation of R3000+ - free library membership for a year.
Letter of recommendation from Executive Director, Institution Affiliation (IA) or Registrar.
For Donors: Letter of recommendation from the department or IA and free library admission card if donation is less than R3000. Donation of R3000+ or pertaining to manuscript collection or special collection with value of R3000+.
Admission to the library
Library card to be purchased for R68.00.
Period of membership
12 Months.
Overdue fines and blocks
Membership includes the following:
Former Unisa Masters or Doctoral student.
Requirements
Proof of Unisa degree.
Form of valid identification.
Admission to the library
Library card to be purchased for R68.00.
R525 for 12 months.
Period of membership
12 Months.
Overdue fines and blocks
Membership includes the following:
NRF interns and post-doctoral fellows
Requirements
Letter of recommendation from head of department, confirmed by research department.
Admission to the library
Library card to be purchased for R68-00.
R525 for 12 months
Period of membership
As stated in letter from Head of Department (HoD)
Overdue fines and blocks
Membership includes the following: