UCT LIBRARIES
FAQs
How do I borrow from one of the libraries?
Your student card is also your library student card. To borrow something, just take it to the loans desk together with your card and the loans desk staff will issue it to you. The date sheet will be stamped with the return date.
How do I renew my loans?
To renew your books in person, just take them to the loans desk and ask for a renewal. (Have your student card handy.) To renew by phone, contact the loans desk on 021 650 3118/20. (Have your student/staff number handy.) To renew your books online, simply log in to My Library Card on the website lib.uct.ac.za.
What if the item I need is already out on loan?
You can place a request for the item with the loans desk staff, who will recall the item and reserve it for you.
Why have I been blocked from taking materials from the library?
Late returns will incur a fine of R2 per day. If you owe a fine of R50 or more, the system will automatically block you from borrowing further material until it is paid.
What is ALEPH?
ALEPH is the library catalogue. It is used to keep track of library resources. You can use ALEPH to search for the materials you need. It will tell you if the resource is available and will indicate the location (the UCT library and shelf number) of the resource. You can log in from the libraries webpage www.lib.uct.ac.za under Search & Find.
I want to return items, but the library is closed. What should I do?
There is an overnight returns hatch at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the main entrance of the Chancellor Oppenheimer Library. The returns hatch is open when the library is closed and closed when the library is open.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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