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Science - GeoMaths Library - Actuarial Science: Library Instruction (Information Literacy)

The Actuarial libguide has been created to help you find Actuarial Science information. You can use the links on these pages to access materials the library has purchased or subscribed to whether you are on or off campus.

Purpose of Library instruction (Information Literacy)

Welcome to the Actuarial Science Library instruction page.  On this page, you will find all the information you need to find all academic material for your assignments.  The training videos start with an introduction to the Library and ends with a bibliographic management tool.  Please contact your Librarian, Rachel.Louis@wits.ac.za  if you need additional help.  

Part 1 Introduction to the Library home page

Part 4. Title search

Part 6. Journal search

Part 8. Libguides

Part 2 How to set a Library Pin

  • Go to the Library homepage www.wits.ac.za/library 
  • Scroll down to "My Account" and select
  • Add your surname
  • Add your student number
  • Add a Library Pin (Your pin is numerals.  Not less than 4 and not more than 13)
  • Select submit
  • Repeat Pin again as prompted
  • Repeat it a third time
  • Select submit
  • Congratulations.  You've set a Library pin. Log out of your account.  You can now use the Libraries Electronic Resources.

Part 9. Database theory

Part 3 Keyword search

Part 5. Author Search

Part 7. E-Journal search

Part 10 Database practical