Law: First Year Introductory Guide

Books are issued and returned at this desk.

Remember to: Present your student card to the staf when making your frst visit to the Library to ensure that you have been registered on the library database system.

How many books may be borrowed:

Open Shelves

• Undergraduates: 10 items for 2 weeks 
• Postgraduates: 15 items for 4 weeks                                                                                         
• Senior Postgraduates (Masters & Doctoral students): 20 books for 4 weeks 
• Staf: 30 items for 6 weeks

Short Loans 

• Prescribed texts, recommended readings are available in this section 
• Books may be used for 1 hour only 
• Books may be borrowed overnight from 2pm during the week and 12pm on Fridays 
• Maximum of 2 items may be borrowed

Book Renewal 

• Items that have been borrowed from the open book shelves may be renewed twice
• Renewals are allowed only if the item is not overdue or not in demand

Fines

• R1.00 per day per item for most overdue items 
• R5.00 per hour per item for overdue short-loan items 

Lost Material

• You will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus an additional handling charge

Learning Spaces 

• The Library has open learning spaces for discussions and quiet study areas. Find the spot that suits you best, but make sure you respect the library rules. 
• There is also a 24/7 Learning Centre that ofers a quiet and safe study space open to all registered UWC students.

The Knowledge Commons (KC) (level 6) 

• Ninety (90) networked computers which can be booked via the Library website 
• Discussion rooms for group work 
• Access to nearby networked printers

Booking Library Computers 

• Reserve a PC at https://mypcbooking.uwc.ac.za/cire/SignIn.aspx or via the Library website lib.uwc.ac.za 
• Maximum of 120 minutes use per session.

Printing, Photocopying and Scanning 

• The Library provides printing, photocopying and scanning services. With colour printers and photocopiers located at designated areas. 
• Use your network username and password as your credentials when printing, photocopying or scanning.

Printing and Photocopying in the Library 

• Load credit onto your student printing account at the Kiosk in the Library Foyer. 
• For queries and assistance, go to the CBA photocopying and printing ofce in the right hand corner of the Library Foyer.

Express Print and Go Kiosks 

• For quick printing use the Print and Go Kiosks in the Library Foyer and in the Reading Room on Level 5 to print assignments or lecture notes; to book computer time; to access email; or to check the location of books in the Library. 
• You have 10 minutes to accomplish quick tasks.

Contact details

• Tel: 021 959 2932/9497
• Email: kclibrary@uwc.ac.za 

• A space dedicated to students with mobility, visual impairment or diferent learning needs 
• Located on level 5 
• Fourteen (14) workstations equipped with zoom capability 
• Wheelchair friendly desks 
• Screen magnification, electronic format 
• Staff assistance with queries, computer-related or other 
• Printing facilities 
• Photocopying

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD) Contact details

• Tel: 021-959 3586
• Email: vdaniels@uwc.ac.za

Available to authorised UWC users .

When using the Library’s electronic resources off-campus, provide your username and password.

These are the same credentials you use for the following UWC platforms: iKamva LMS; ICS Wi-Fi connectivity; Staff Intranet.

Access Problems? 

Contact the ICS Helpdesk on 021 959 2000 or the servicedesk@uwc.ac.za if you experience authentication problems. 

Alternatively, you may reset your password yourself by following the instructions on the page at mypassword.uwc.ac.za.

For assistance with any other access problems, contact your Faculty Librarian, gvanniekerk@uwc.ac.za, or the Electronic Resources Librarian, Anne Moon at 021 959 3016 / amoon@uwc.ac.za.