PostGrad Education Library Guide

Welcome to the PostGrad Education Library Guide

Use the menu on the left to navigate through this guide.

N.B. This Guide is part of a series of Education LibGuides created by the Education Librarian and should be used in conjunction with these Guides:

• UnderGrad Education Library Guide
• Language and Literacies EducationGuide

Hi. I’m the UWC Education Librarian and I am available to help with your research needs - whatever they may be!  I am interested to hear your feedback and suggestions for the library.

email: zthisani@uwc.ac.za 

phone: +27 21 959 2928

Drop by my office on Level 11 of the Library
For best results, schedule a consultation in advance (LibCal)

I can advise on your literature search or citation management, if you want to know more about Mendeley or EndNote

Please let me know if you experience a problem with a library database, journal or ebook

You may also request the purchase of a book for the Library collection.

Other kinds of assistance:

• Research Data Management
• Copyright Policies: Research ethics and intellectual property policies, plus information guides on copyright
• Library Account and Borrowing Help: For issues with your library account or borrowed items. Loans  and Renewals, please see LibAnswers: Circulations - Borrowing Books or call (021) 959 2946 or email circadmin@uwc.ac.za
• Attend a Research Workshop: The UWC Library offers varied workshops designed to help students succeed in their time at UWC and beyond. The relevant information is sent out via campus-wide UWC email
• For quick directional questions, use the Ask A Librarian virtual reference service: A pop-up window on the Library’s Homepage.  

Access to other Libraries with CALICO/CHELSA Letters
Postgraduate students who wish to use the services and facilities of a university library in their vicinity, may apply for a Letter of Introduction from  Mr Trevor Fortune: tfortune@uwc.ac.za

• Applications for Letters of Introduction must reach the Librarian at least one week before the intended visit to the guest library.
• Applications must list the specific libraries that the user wishes to visit (not more than two per application).
• Letters are valid until the end of the academic year, and are only supplied to distance users with a good borrowing and usage history.
• Letters of Introduction will be e-mailed directly to the guest library concerned. UWC Library will contact the user to confirm that the letter has been sent.