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.
Please refer to the Engineering Library LibGuide for current available services (onsite- & off-site).
LEVEL 1 LOCKDOWN: **CURRENT LIBRARY HOURS** | ||
Monday - Friday | 09h00 - 16h00 | |
Saturday | Closed | |
Sunday | Closed | |
Public Holidays | Closed |
DURING TERM: |
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Monday - Thursday | 08h00 - 20h00 |
Friday | 08h00 - 17h00 |
Saturday | 08h30 - 17h00 |
Sunday |
14h00 - 20h00 |
MID-YEAR AND YEAR END BREAKS: |
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Monday - Thursday | 08h00 - 17h00 | |
Friday | 08h00 - 17h00 | |
Saturday | Closed | |
Sunday | Closed |
The Engineering library in the Chamber of Mines building opened a 24-hour 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 - as from Tuesday 3rd November 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:
READING ROOM - After hours opening times **READING ROOM CURRENTLY CLOSED** | ||
Monday - Thursday | 16h00 - 23h00 | |
Friday | Closed after 16h00 | |
Saturday | 8h30-17h00 | |
Sunday | 14h00-20h00 | |
Public Holidays | Closed |
The 24-hour Reading room offers:
For more information please contact the Engineering library at (011) 717-1970 or email: Vongani.Mlambo@wits.ac.za