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Need sources for your literature review? Struggling to find sources for your postgraduate assignment?

The Library can assist with a literature search, which is a systematic and comprehensive search for published, academic material on your specific subject/topic. How do you request one? Simply go to Request a literature search .The earlier you send your request the sooner we can assist! 

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What is a Mobi Site?

A mobile site or mobi website refers to an Internet site you access from a mobile device connected to a mobile network or other wireless network, e.g. smartphone or tablet. The display of the web page changes to a display suitable for the much smaller screen of a mobile device. 

What is a Mobile App?

A mobile application (or mobile app) is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Apps allow users to connect to specific Internet services quickly and easily.

Access to Mobi Sites

You may use the following types of mobile devices to access mobi sites and use applications:

Smartphones

Tablets

Welcome

Welcome to the Unisa Library mobile services guide

In this guide you will find information on mobile resources and applications (apps) to help you with your study and research. 

Use the tabs on top to find information on mobile resources and apps made available to you by the Unisa Library, and additional interesting information on mobile resources and apps in general. 

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Please note: The Unisa Library cannot supply technical support for mobile devices, therefore please contact your service provider.

Unisa Student App

    

The UNISA Student app is the official mobile application for Unisa. Download the App from the Apple iStore, Google Play Store or the Huawei AppGallery and login in with your student number and Unisa password

Have a look at some of the functions currently available on the App

  • Applications: Track the status of your application, upload documents, pay the application fee, view the MOOC flag, and accept or decline Unisa's offer
  • Registration: Track the status of your registration (temporarily registered or fully registered)
  • Pay your study fees
  • Study material: Track the study material sent via courier
  • Assessments & exams: View your assessment information, apply for an exam remark or an aegrotat
  • Graduations: Accept or decline your graduation invitation, view your qualification and address information, and add or edit the guests attending your graduation ceremony
  • Access the self-help, Chatbot and Live chat functions

New Library module has been added with the following features:
- Search Catalogue
- Contact, Hours and Locations
- My Library Account
- Library Fines
- Track my book
- Literature Search Form
- Libguides
- Course Reserves

Learn how to use the Unisa Student app: Microsoft Word - Using the myModules Mobile App 3.0 Updated.docx

Unisa Mobi Sites

Unisa has a number of mobile sites and applications:

University of South Africa (Unisa)

Unisa Library

Library Catalogue