This LibGuide has been prepared in order to simplify access to electronic books and databases, as well as print materials, that are important in the health care field. Please use the tabs at the top of the page, or the box headed "Table of Contents" below, to navigate around the guide.
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Electronic resources from WHSL are available remotely and by wifi on the Medical School Parktown concourse. Wifi is also available throughout WHSL, and laptop, tablet and mobile phone charging stations are available at every fixed carrell (workspace) within the library.
Go to this site(below) to open the WITS ICT services' publications with full instructions on how to use computers at Wits. You can download, or read IT guides for students or staff, and find the Acceptable Use policy.
The Witwatersrand Health Sciences Library is fully covered for WiFi access, and there are power points at each work station, where you can charge your tablet or cell phone. There is also WiFi coverage in the medicinal garden outside.
For details on how to set up your access, please download one of the booklets produced by WIts Information and Communications Technology (WITS ICT).
Please note that the librarians are not qualified to set up, or trouble shoot WiFi access for you. If you cannot resolve a problem yourself
- you can take your tablet to the WITS ICT at the WITS ICT Offices on 3rd floor of Medical School or at WITS ICT Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein.
- phone ITS ICT help line (011717 1717/2495/2785) or
- log a call online ithelp@wits.ac.za
DO IT YOURSELF Scan QR code below
