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First Year Students LibGuide: Library Services

This guide is design to help you navigate VUT library services and resources virtually

Library Services: The basics

Checking out materials:

VUT Libraries has many resources available for you to check out of the library. 

Quiet Study Areas

These are located in all VUT Libraries. Vanderbijlpark campus library, they are located from ground floor to third floor. VUT libraries currently does not have open study areas where students are allowed to make noise.  

Individual study carrels

Rooms are available on a reservation basis. Please see the multimedia circulation desk on first floor to make your reservation.

Group Study Rooms

Rooms are available on a reservation basis. Please see the multimedia circulation desk on first floor to make your reservation. 

Information and Research Assistance

This service is provided at all libraries.  We have Information Librarians ready to help you.

Interlibrary Loan

Need an article or book not owned by the VUT Libraries?  This service is available only to postgraduate students and VUT staff members

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless connectivity is easily available in the libraries and throughout the campuses

VUT University Card

This is a multipurpose card. Your VUT student card serves as your official identification card. The card also serves as your library card making it more convenient and flexible to check out books. 

Photocopying and Printing

VUT libraries offer photocopying and printing machines in all libraries to allow you make photocopies. Use your card to pay for copying. 

Cell Phones

Use of cell phones is not permitted in the libraries. Always put your cellphone on silence.

Conveniences

Restrooms are available in almost every library.