Engineering: Metallurgical: Home

Welcome to the Metallurgical Engineering LibGuide at Wits. This guide introduces subject resources, help and support, and information on the library services and facilities available to you. 

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The GOLD FIELDS ENGINEERING LIBRARY is located on the ground floor of the Chamber of Mines Building on the West Campus.

LIBRARY HOURS:

Please refer to the Engineering Library LibGuide for current available services (onsite- & off-site).

Reading Room (Engineering Library, Chamber of Mines Building):

The Engineering library in the Chamber of Mines building opened a Reading Room facility on 3 February 2020. The area will remain open when the library closes and is accessible via the atrium area in the building.

Note: In addition to current library opening hours, the Reading Room is now also open after hours but for limited hours only under the current lock down. During library hours the area will be accessible via the Library entrance. After hours the area will be accessible via the Reading Room entrance cubicles. See below After hours opening times of the Reading Room:

The 24-hour Reading room offers:

• access to all Wits staff and students
• seating space for 25 people (under current lock down level)
• network, power points and Wi-Fi
• one photocopying/printing/scanner
• provision for wheelchair access
• and security cameras for a safe and secure environment.

For more information please contact the Engineering library at (011) 717-1970 or email: Vongani.Mlambo@wits.ac.za