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Books

The library collects books to support your studies. More recently we are purchasing mainly eBooks. This page presents three main categories of books: New Books, Prescribed Textbooks and Reference Books.

You can find books in the library by using uKwazi. The video below will guide you on how to search for books and articles on uKwazi.

eBooks can be accessed by clicking on the relevant link on uKwazi. Physical books are shelved according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System and Nursing books are mainly located on CHS Bellville Campus and/or Level 11 of the Main Library. Here are a few examples:

BOOK TITLE	DDC NO.
Primary Health Care in Southern Africa	CHS 362.10968 DEN
Juta's Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing	CHS 617.0231 JUT
Mental Health Nursing: a South African Perspective	CHS 616.890231 MEN
Foundations of Nursing Practice: fundamentals of Holistic Care	CHS 610.73 FOU

We have recently added a few new book titles to our collection. Make sure to check this page regularly to discover fresh and exciting titles that have been added. Stay updated with the latest additions to our collection!

Primary Health Care in Southern Africa : a comprehensive approach by Dennill, Kathleen; Rwafa-Ponela, Teurai
Call Number: CHS 362.10968 DEN
ISBN: 9780190758752
Publication Date: 2021
Child health for all : a manual for southern Africa by Westwood, Tony; Saloojee, Haroon; ;Shung-King, Maylene
Call Number: CHS 362.19892000968 CHI
ISBN: 9780190758479
Publication Date: 2021
Mental Health Nursing 7e by Lyn Et Al Middleton
Call Number: 616.890231 MEN
ISBN: 9781485124696
Publication Date: 2020

The following are prescribed textbooks for your subject. However, please note that it is essential to refer to your course outline or consult with your lecturer to ensure accuracy regarding the exact prescribed texts for your specific course or level of study.

Introduction to health services management for the unit manager by Booyens, S. W.; Jooste, K. (Karien); Sibiya, Nokuthula,
Call Number: CHS 362.173068 INT
ISBN: 9781485115540
Publication Date: 2015
Dimensions of healthcare management by Booyens, Susanne; Bezuidenhout, Marthie
Call Number: CHS 362.1 BOO
ISBN: 9781485130611
Publication Date: 2021
Primary health care : fresh perspectives by Coetzee, David; Alperstein, Melanie; Duncan, Madeleine; Ferguson, Gillian
Call Number: CHS 362.10968 PRI
ISBN: 9781485701927
Publication Date: 2018
Mental Health Nursing 7e by Lyn Et Al Middleton
Call Number: CHS 616.890231 MEN
ISBN: 9781485124696
Publication Date: 2020
Leadership roles and management functions in nursing : theory and application by Marquis, Bessie L.; Huston, Carol Jorgensen,
Call Number: CHS 362.173068 MAR
ISBN: 9781469855714
Publication Date: 2015
Health and health care in South Africa by Van Rensburg, H. C. J.
Call Number: CHS 362.10968 HEA
ISBN: 9780627030130
Publication Date: 2012

We have curated a selection of key reference books in our collection for this subject.

Reference books, also known as reference materials or resources, are specialized publications that provide concise and reliable information on specific subjects. They are designed to be consulted for quick reference, providing factual details, definitions, explanations, and summaries. Reference books often cover a wide range of topics and are typically organized in alphabetical order or by subject for easy access. Examples of reference books include dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, handbooks, and directories.