University of Limpopo Turfloop Campus Library
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Library Orientation Presentation for the 2009 First
entering students: 18th January – 22 January 2010
Objectives of the presentation
To introduce you to UL Library and its resources, floor plan,
study rooms and other important areas
To inform you about library hours, rules, regulations and
policies that you should adhere to
To show you the service areas where you can get help
To introduce you to the library online catalogue that will lead
to the basic materials
To show you the shelving areas and the organization of
materials on the shelves
To encourage you to use the library regularly
What is a library?
The library is a collection of information sources
organized for effective use
These information sources include books, journals,
CD Roms, Videos and the Internet
The University library is the main supplier of these
resources to support learning, study and research
The University library is thus referred to as the Heart
of the University
LIBRARY
SCIENCES, HEALTH & AGRIC
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES & LAW
HUMANITIES
SCHOOLS
Layout of the University of Limpopo Library
North Wing which is the 24 hours
reading room commonly known as
Lapologa
East Wing which consists of
Ground Floor and first floor
Ground Floor: Photocopy section,
Circulation, Reserve and
Information Desk
West wing which consists of:
Ground Floor: Africana Collection
First Floor: Law Collection
Second Floor: Government
Documents Collection
Third Floor: Sciences, Health and
Agriculture Collection
Fourth Floor: Accounting,
Economics and Management
Sciences Collection
Library Hours
During term
Monday - Thursday: From 07h30 – 22h00
Friday: 07h30 – 16h30
Saturday: 08h00 – 16h00
During holidays
Monday - Friday: 07h30 – 16h30
Sunday and Public Holiday: Closed
Information Desk
For any information query that you have, please consult
the librarian at the information Desk.
This is a service area where information is provided.
Finding books in the library
To find books in the library, always use the library
catalogue
The library catalogue is the key to the library
collection
It list all the information sources the library has
acquired
Its purpose is to provide you with the location
number
The location number is used to trace books on the
shelves
The UL library uses the Online Catalogue
How to search the Online Library Catalogue
If the Computer is off. Switch it on and
Enter your USERNAME
Enter your PASSWORD
Click on START button on the PC
Click on PROGRAMS
Click on INTERNET EXPLORER
Then go to the University website www.ul.ac.za
Click on Libraries
Click again on Online Catalogue
The following Screen will appear
SEARCH THE CATALOGUE
Library Information
View Your Patron Record
Suggestions for the Library
Books the Library should Acquire
Other Libraries via Z39.50
Searching books from the catalogue
Click on SEARCH THE CATALOGUE
There are several ways or entries through which the catalogue may be
searched by the:
*Author of a book
*Title of a book
*Subject
* Words in title etc
This entries may be chosen from the following screen after clicking on
SEARCH THE CATALOGUE
Search the Library Catalogue by:
AUTHOR
TITLE
SUBJECT (LC)
MEDICAL subject
WORDS in title
CALL NUMBER
AUTHOR/TITLE
JOURNAL title
RETURN TO MAIN MENU
Searching the catalogue
Choose the entry on which you would like to search for a book
Type in either the author ‘s surname and initials, the title or
subject of the book and press the enter key
A call number will appear, e.g. 320.968 ADA
Write it down so that you should not forget it and proceed to
the shelves
The call number is the number that you are going to use to
locate a book on the shelves
The call number is written on the spine of the book
If the book is so thin that the call number may not fit on the
spine, it is written on the front cover of the book
Finding books on the shelves
When you arrive at the shelves, please take note of the shelf
guides that are pasted on the top corner of each shelf
The shelf guides indicate the range of call numbers within a
particular shelf, e.g., 320.1 – 325.222
The books on the shelves are arranged from left to right and
from top to bottom within the shelf units
The books are arranged numerically by call numbers, followed
by the first three alphabets of the Author ‘s surname, e.g.
321.5 SHA
After locating a book from the shelves, you may use it in the
library or proceed to circulation desk to borrow it.
Circulation Desk
This is where books are borrowed for a specified period and
returned after use
Under-graduate students are allowed to borrow a maximum of
five (5) books for fourteen (14) days
Post-graduate students can borrow eight (8) books for thirty (30)
days
Please always check the return date on the date slip
Failure to return books on or before the due date will result in a
fine of R1, 00 per book per day, which accumulates according to
the number of days kept
Renewal of a book is allowed, only if nobody has placed a hold
on it.
The library, however, reserves the right to recall the book if it is
on demand
Reserve Desk
Scarce and frequently used books/pamphlets/newspapers are put at the
Reserve / Short loans section by lecturers/library staff.
There are four short loan areas in UL library, namely, General Reserve,
Africana, Law and Government Documents
At these sections you are allowed to borrow two (2) books/ pamphlets at a
time for two (2) hours
Extension of loan period is also allowed in case the books is not in demand
At the General Reserve, you are also allowed to borrow books for overnight
and over weekends
Booking in advance is required for overnight and over weekend loans
Reference Materials
In case you require information on a given topic/assignment or
need a definition of a word, a Reference Source is an ideal
source to consult.
Reference sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases,
maps, etc.
These sources are to be used within the library only.
However, you are allowed to make copies in the Photocopy
section.
PHOTOCOPY
The photocopy machines are card operated.
These cards are sold in the Photocopy section.
Please ensure that you deposit enough money into your
photocopy card to be able to make copies.
Photocopying rules and regulations must always be observed.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
Always consult the Library Catalogue.
Always have a call number when going to the shelves.
Always produce a valid student card when borrowing materials.
Always return books on time to avoid penalties.
IF YOU NEED HELP IN ANY PART OF THE LIBRARY ASK THE
LIBRARY STAFF
THANK YOU