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Orientation to UWC Library Guide: Module 1

A module-based library orientation guide that addresses each stage of the research process, including selecting a topic, identifying information needs, selecting sources, locating information, evaluating information, and citing sources.

Learning Objectives

 

'Orientation to University of the Western Cape Library'

Module 1 will familiarise you with the layout and organisation of the Library facilities, collections and services.  You'll also be introduced to SmartSearch which is the main tool for finding information in print or online.

Specifically, you will understand the way each of the following Library resources and services works at UWC:

  • Short Loan/Reserve
  • Lending services
  • Knowledge Commons
  • Reference material
  • Photocopiers
  • Periodicals 
  • The online Catalogue
  • Self Learning Zone
  • How to read a Dewey number and find books on the shelves     
  • Basic Library rules
  • Where to get assistance

Welcome to University of the Western Cape Library

 

Take an online tour (Library video) and explore our services and collections

 

Read the Learning Objectives at left. Then, click here to begin Module 1.

Module 1 has 5 pages, as follows:

 

A. Services (Loans; Reserves; Knowledge Commons; Copying & Printing)
B. Resources (Stack Guide; Reference Collection; E-Resources; Periodicals)
C. Using the Library (SmartSearch; Library Home Page; Study Space; Rules)

D. How to find where a book is shelved (Dewey Decimal system at UWC)
E. Getting help (General Reference desk; Faculty Librarians; Self Learning Zone)

UWC LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES

University of the Western Cape,

Robert Sobukwe Road,

Bellville,

7535

Tel: 021 959 2946