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The JS Gericke Library will be implementing extended hours during the May/June exams on a trial basis. Period:  From Monday 16 May to Saturday 4 June 2011 Exam Hours:  Monday-Thursday: 08:00-23:00 Friday:   08:00-18:30 Saturday:   09:00-16:30 Services: The library will function as a study space only.  - No lending services (except from 09:00 on Saturday)  - No services at [...]

The Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan, officially opened the newly established Research Commons, a state of the art facility for masters and doctoral students, academics and researchers at Stellenbosch University, Monday (9 May). Prof Russel Botman, Rector and Vice-Chancellor welcomed invited guests to the Research Commons situated in the JS Gericke Library. (Full article [...]

Are you struggling with managing the referencing of your research? Refworks is a referencing software tool, freely available to all Stellenbosch University students and staff which allows you to create a bibliography as you move along with your research. It automatically captures relevant referencing information in all electronic sources you consult and inserts references to [...]

A Breadbin alias Freedom Toaster has been installed in the Learning Commons, JS Gericke Library, as a trial.  Breadbin Interactive specialises in the provision of creative turn-key solutions for the distribution of digital content through customised touch screen kiosks. Breadbin Interactive is home to the Freedom Toaster.  Current content includes software, open education content, music, [...]

“The Learning Commons is a step towards giving our students optimal access to the latest technology, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and attitude to use it at its best. It is an investment in excellence, which has always been the cornerstone of Stellenbosch University.” This was the words of Prof Russel Botman, Rector [...]