The links provided here will lead you to descriptions and information about the services provided to users at MSU Library

Circulation

Books may be borrowed and returned at the circulation desk. To borrow library materials you must provide your valid Midlands State University staff or student ID card. To know more about adimission, borrowing privileges, overdue fines and other regulations governing the lending of library materials please read the Circulation Policies .

Course Reserves

Material in high demand is placed on reserve usually at the recommendation of lecturers. Reserve items may be borrowed for 2 hrs during the day or overnight starting from 3pm. You must state the LC call number and title when requesting a reserve item. You may consult the Online Catalogue to get this information. You must be a registered library borrower to obtain material from this collection.

Inter Library Loan (ILL )

The Inter Library Loan service will obtain books and other material not owned by MSU Library. This service is offered to faculty and staff only. To order ILL material, please contact the Acquisitions Librarian. An online form will soon be offered.

Reference and information

Library Staff, a key resource themselves, are readily available to help you find the information you need. In addition, the library maintains a collection of ready reference sources. Ready reference sources include encyclopaedias, dictionaries, guides, atlases, directories, etc. Items from this collection may not be taken out of the library.

This collection consists of material in designated areas, which require special custodial care. Inquiries can be directed to the Special Collections Librarian.

Past Examination Papers

The library maintains a collection of Midlands State University past examination papers,both in print and electronic format. Printed past examination papers are available from the Reserve and electronic copies can be accessed by users on campus only. Click here for past examination papers online.

Computers in the library

The library provides a number of public access workstations. Use of Library computers is restricted to Internet access and other library related research. For word processing and other computing services, users are advised to make use of the University Computer Laboratory. Use of the library computers is regulated by the Internet and computer use policy.

Photocopying

A Photocopying kiosk is located in the Library's northern end. This Kiosk is run by a private contractor and charges a fee for their service. The service is available at the following times

Midweek 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 11:50 am

Please respect the copyright laws

Book Purchase Suggestions

The Acquisitions Librarian welcomes suggestions on any titles the library may acquire to improve its collection. Users can fill in a Book Suggestion Form and forward their suggestions.

New books are displayed, as they become available. See also New Acquisitions for a list of recently acquired materials.