WSG : Public and Development Management: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answer: No. You don't have access to the Wits libraries without a current student/staff card. Your card is a proof of identity in all library transactions. During this period of the pandemic (COVID 19) note that you can send queries by logging onto Ask A Librarian Tab from the Library Home Page, incase you are struggling to access e books, e journals and if you want to know the opening hours etc.

Answer : To create a Library Pin, you go to the Library Home Page Under My Account Tab. Enter your Surname, Student/staff number and the Pin. We advise that you use the numeral's, could be 4-16 numbers, that you could always remember. You will be required to Verify your Pin. The Pin links you to your student Record. The next screen to pop-up is your Library Record.

Answer: You are only allowed six books for a period of seven days, including weekend.

Answer: If you have already registered your account, but forgotten your username or password, go to library home page and click "reset pin"

Answer: The purpose of the library pin is to get an access to use library catalogue or electronic resources on campus and off-campus. Access your library account to renew books and place hold on item. It also allows PG students and staff to request material which the library does not hold from another instituition through Interlibrary Loan

Answer: Please contact Wits ICT Service Desk, Tel: (011) 717-1717; e-mail: ITHelp@wits.ac.za

Answer: Please note that the Library operates on a cashless system.You need to load money in your student or staff card in order to be able to pay for your fine. Fines are charged to all users, regardless of status for any items which are returned after the due date, and which have not been renewed. ICAM-machines" Kudu bucks" located at Solomon Mahlangu ground floor East Campus, between Umthombo building and the Matrix East Campus,Tower of light West Campus, Parktown : inside the Management library, Medical School- ground floor, Education Campu- Marang Block.

Answer: If books are not returned and if replacement charges and outstanding fines are not paid, then certain procedures may be instituted by the library. Please note that fines have been waved during the pandemic period.
Please speak to your Librarian in case you still holding books and want them to be renewed.
Libraries are now opened from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

Answer:In order to get Library access, you need to be a Wits graduate. Alumni office will assist you with the access card and provide information regarding borrowing rights. For more information please contact Alumni office.
https://www.wits.ac.za/alumni/contactus/

Answer: Yes, you are allowed to, but you need to bring a letter with a letter head from the department you are visiting. Access and borrowing privileges depends on individual status and length of stay in the University School or Research Entity. For more information contact : Joalane.Mathe@wits.ac.za

Answer:Only Masters and PHD students from any South African institutions are eligible to use Wits Libraries because of the reciprocal agreement between institutions. A standard letter signed by the Head of Library services at the home institution is required. The letter should state that the student or staff is in good standing in their home library and that it takes full responsibility for any material borrowed and losses incurred. For enquiries contact:
Joalane.Mathe@wits.ac.za OR Nokuthula. Zungu@wits.ac.za

Answer: Inter Library Loans(ILL) is available to all current PG students and saff. ILLs are transactions between the libraries of institutions to facilitate access to information which extends beyond that held by individual library.
For more information please log on to: Library Home Page,
under "Sevices Tab"open the Inter library loan Link.
http://innopac.wits.ac.za/screens/ill.html
You will be promted to enter your Library Pin.

Answer: In many cases, the citation to the article may include the phrase "Peer Reviewed/ Scholarly Journals" next to the reference.Most of journal articles available from our Databases are "Peer Reviewed'

Answer: First you need to create a Library Pin, so that the system can identify you as a Wits student. On the Library Home page, go to E-Resources Tab, then scroll down to Databases which are alphabetically arranged by title.
Then choose the one that is relevant to you.
Online Tutorials are available from the Library Home Page www.wits.ac.za/library. In the Tab "IN THIS SECTION" : Quick Self Help Information Links click, you will find a number of useful videos.

Answer: The first thing you need to do is to log on to the Library Home page and click E-book Tab, you will notice there is a link that directs you on "how to find e-books on the library catalogue".
Online Tutorials are available from the Library Home Page www.wits.ac.za/library. In the Tab "IN THIS SECTION" : Quick Self Help Information Links click on Information Literacy Tutorial. There is a whole lot of other useful videos.

Answer: Go to the library home page, under E- Resources Tab,
scroll down to e-journal Portal. You can search by
journal name or browse by discipline.
Online Tutorials are available from the Library Home Page www.wits.ac.za/library. In the Tab "IN THIS SECTION" : Quick Self Help Information Links click on Information Literacy Tutorial. There is a whole lot of other useful videos.

Answer:There is a nice space situated inside the William Cullen Library, East Campus called Research Commons. Laptops are available to borrow, wireless internet access is also available to patrons who bring in their laptops or mobile devices.For more information go to: http://libguides.wits.ac.za/RC

Answer: You can place on "hold request" to prevent the renewal of an item.

Answer: eBooks can be downloaded to your mobile device and read with the free Bluefire Reader app: for more information, please visit: http://support.ebsco.com/help/index.php?help_id=5540#downloadmobile

Answer:Have you graduated yet (only once graduation is confirmed may an ETD be published) The library uploads thesis and dissertations on WireDspace after a student has graduated. It is quite a lengthy process (with the Library as the end point), after graduation, the faculty offices sends thesis (unbound and digital copies) to Central Record Office, from CRO they are then sent to the library. Make sure that you’ve spoken to your School and Faculty offices before contacting the Library. Should your digital copy have any problems (file not opening etc.) the process will be severely delayed.

Go to the Library Home Page. Scroll down to E-Resources Tab .You will find Wits Exam Repository Search by Community and Collections, Author, Title, Subject etc. Not all Past exam papers are available online. You will need to consult with your Faculty should you not find the exam paper you are looking for.

Answer: Normally, at the beginning of the year, academics make appointments for Library training's in the Electronic Classroom. Should you have missed this, please contact your subject librarian, to find a list of libraries go to:
https://www.wits.ac.za/library/contact-us/ OR send a booking request with Education & Training Librarian :thuli.dhlamini@wits.ac.za

Answer: Please make an appointment with your librarian for assistance. Group training sesions and one -on -oe cosultation are conducted at your convenience. You can also contact :Education & Training Librarian :thuli.dhlamini@wits.ac.za.
Zotero libguide is accessible:http://libguides.wits.ac.za/zotero

Answer : Please visit Libguides in the Library Home Page which are published by Denise Nicholson, she is situated in the first floor, Wartenweiler Library,East Campus, alternatively send her an email : Denise.Nicholson@wits.ac.za
You can also go to youtube and search for Wits University Plagiarism video

Answer:Please visit your faculty librarian for training., for more information visit the Library Home Page- in the Meu: About us you will find branch Libraries and details.http://www.wits.ac.za/library/about-us/

Answer:Yes, you can consult your librarian anytime you require training. Otherwise you can drop an email to Thuli.dhlamini@wits.ac.za

Answer:Please send your email address to Lucille.Mooragan@wits.ac.za. She is in the Graduate office and will add your name.
https://www.wits.ac.za/students/academic-matters/postgraduate-affairs-office/

Answer: No scanning is free

Answer: You can print from any Wits computer. Printing is available to students who have deposited money in their student cards.

Answer:You can load money in the ICAM-machines" Kudu bucks" located at Solomon Mahlangu ground floor East Campus, then between Umthombo building and the Matrix East Campus,Tower of light West Campus, Parktown : inside the Management library, Medical School- ground floor, Education Campu- Marang Block.

Answer: You can pick up your printouts at any of the machines in the library as well as other machines located across Wits campus.

Answer:Yes, the library does have a colour printer.

Answer Yes, you can duplex print in the library by choosing double-sided printing before sending your print job. The default setting for the printer is double-sided