There are six libraries that make up the Library and Information Service of Stellenbosch University (SU). The central library, called the Stellenbosch University Library, is situated on the Stellenbosch campus. The other five libraries (branches), situated across the three campuses, are the Engineering and Forestry Library, the Music Library, the Theology Library, the Medicine and Health Sciences Library and the Bellville Park Campus Library. Read more about our libraries on our website: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Libraries/Pages/default.aspx

Yes, library services are free to SU registered students, staff and researchers. Visit our website to read more about our services: http://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Undergraduate-guide.aspx

Library hours vary depending on the time of the year and for the different branches. Please see our Library Hours Library Guide for more details. For example, the hours during the academic year at Stellenbosch University Library are as follows:
Mon – Thur: 08:00 to 22:00
Fri: 08:00 to 17:30
Sat: 10:00 to 16:30
Sun: Closed

View our Library Hours here: https://libguides.sun.ac.za/hours

The library provides various training opportunities to students, virtually, within the library, and through various departmental training sessions. These opportunities cover a wide range of topics including help with assignments and finding information, using tools for referencing, and data workshops. View our upcoming webinars and hybrid sessions here: https://sun.ac.za.libcal.com/calendar/stb

The number of books that may be borrowed depends on the level of study at the University. Undergraduate students may borrow 6 books for 14 days, postgraduates 15 items for 30 days, and academic staff of the University 30 items for 90 days. See more about borrowing on our website: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Usingthelibrary/borrow/Pages/default.aspx

The library’s short loan section holds a number of highly used materials and makes them available to students for a short period. You can make use of Library Search to see what books are available in the library: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Pages/Home

Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the buildings of all libraries of the Library and Information Service of SU. Read more about Wi-Fi access on our website: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Help/Pages/wireless-access.aspx

Yes, most electronic resources that the library provides are available to registered SU students and staff from off-campus. These can be accessed by simply signing into the library website using your registered SU details. Read more about accessing our resources on our website: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Help/Pages/offcampus-electronic-access.aspx

Training tutorials and videos are loaded onto the library’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SUNBibVideos) and the library website: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Learning/Pages/howto.aspx

Yes, the library has many e-books available to students and staff. You can use the search function, Library Search, to find e-books: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Pages/Home

Yes, library computers are connected to the SU ‘Secure Pull Print’ management system on campus. Students can print, copy and scan at any of the Secure Pull Print multi-function printers in the libraries, by using their student card. Some sections, such as the Learning Commons and the Research Commons have dedicated multi-function printers. See: http://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Copy-print-scan.aspx

Yes, several group study or ‘discussion’ rooms are available in the library. Three discussion rooms are available in the Learning Commons of the Stellenbosch University Library and can be booked online. Similarly, the Carnegie Research Commons in the Stellenbosch University Library offers four seminar rooms which are for the use of master’s and PhD students only.

Yes, a ‘virtual meeting room’ for use by one person is available in the Learning Commons of the Stellenbosch University Library. Similarly, a virtual meeting room is available in the Carnegie Research Commons for the use of master’s and PhD students only.

The Learning Commons is an innovative learning space where students can work with ease, with help at hand for any technical issues that may arise. Read more about this space here: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Learning/lc/Pages/default.aspx

The Carnegie Research Commons is a dedicated research environment for postgraduate students and staff to be able to work comfortably with expert assistance at hand when needed. Read more about this space here: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Research/rc/Pages/default.aspx

A makerspace is a collaborative space where technological tools, such as 3D printers, are used to create new objects. Makerspaces are areas where students come to explore, build, create, and tinker. Read more about the Stellenbosch University Library Makerspace on our website: https://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Learning/Pages/Makerspace.aspx

Special Collections is a division within the library that houses unique material that requires specialised security and user services. Special Collections material consists of rare books, manuscripts, photographs and/or archival material. Read more about our Special Collections on our website: http://library.sun.ac.za/en-za/Research/SC/Pages/About.aspx