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R5.00 per day for a late return of a book
Access to the Library
You will need an access card to:
The cost of a card is R80 payable online or at the bank. You will then proceed to Student Access cards to have your card made.
How to Request a Literature Search @ the Unisa Library
What is literature search?
A literature search is:
•a selected reading list on a research topic, needed by an undergraduate or postgraduate student, or staff member, to complete an assignment or research project, e.g. dissertation, thesis, conference paper, etc.; resources relevant to a research topic
Who is eligible to request a literature search?
Where will I find the literature search request form?
•The literature search request form for Unisa staff is available via the Request a Literature Search link on the Library home page.
How do students request a literature search?
•Click on Request a Literature search
•Scroll down to the form link. Save and complete the MSWord form and email it to: lib-search@unisa.ac.za
Please keep your reference number safe so you can follow-up on your literature search request at lib-search@unisa.ac.za if need be.
VERY IMPORTANT
Please do not use the literature search request form to request books, articles, or law reports.
See the LibGuide on Requesting and finding library material via the Library home page for guidance on how to request books, articles and law reports from the Library.
Can I do a literature search myself?
Yes, of course you can! We encourage you to do so, as this is a valuable, lifelong research skill. Get started with the easy Encore discovery tool platform available on the Library Catalogue.
Do not hesitate to ask the Branch Librarians for guidance.
Questions about literature searches may be sent to the Information Search Librarians Team at the following e-mail