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Built Environment: First-Year Information Literacy Program: 1️⃣ e-Wits catalogue

The Built Environment: First-Year Information Literacy Program LibGuide is designed to equip first-year students in architecture, urban planning, construction management, and related disciplines with essential information literacy skills.

📖 e-Wits Catalogue

📖 e-Wits Catalogue: Find Books & e-Books at Wits Library

The e-Wits Catalogue is the digital library catalogue, where you can search for:
Print books 📚
E-books 💻
Theses & dissertations 🎓
DVDs & multimedia 🎥

How to find a book on e-wits catalogue

🔎 How to Access and Use the e-Wits Catalogue at Wits University

The e-Wits Catalogue is your go-to tool for finding books, e-books, journals, and other academic resources available at Wits University Library. Follow these simple steps to search and access resources.


📌 Step 1: Access the e-Wits Catalogue

1️⃣ Open your web browser and go to the Wits Library website:
👉 https://www.wits.ac.za/library/
2️⃣ Click on e-Wits Catalogue (usually found in the main navigation menu).


📌 Step 2: Perform a Search

1️⃣ In the search bar, type the title, author, keyword, or subject of the book/article you're looking for.
2️⃣ Click the Search button or press Enter on your keyboard.


📌 Step 3: Check Availability & Access Resources

1️⃣ If the item is a print book, check the location and call number to find it in the library.
2️⃣ If the item is an e-book or online journal, click on the Full Text Link to access it.
3️⃣ If prompted, log in with your Wits credentials (Student/Staff number & Password).

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