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Collected on 9 September 2026
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Submission of feedback on library content
Users can report broken links or outdated content on the library’s website through a feedback form.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Places
Eastern Cape
Reference
https://www.ru.ac.za/library/aboutus/
Closing Date
25 July 2026
Access to e-resources and digital collections
The library provides access to electronic resources such as databases, e-books, e-journals, and e-theses through secure login, enabling remote access for authorized users.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
E-resources Conditions of Use
User access categories and privileges
The library defines different user access categories with corresponding privileges, such as borrowing limits, renewal rights, and access to restricted collections, based on affiliation and registration status.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
User access categories RU Open Access Policy
Use of library venues and facilities
The library provides various study and meeting spaces including a 24-hour study facility, group study areas, the Research Commons, Postgraduate Commons, and a presentation room. These are available for use by registered users of the library.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Library Venues & Facilities 24 hour study facility Group study areas Research Commons Postgraduate Commons Presentation room Information Commons
Access to library resources and services
The Rhodes University Library offers access to physical and digital resources including books, databases, e-theses, and research materials. Users can borrow, renew, return, and place holds on items, and access study spaces such as the 24-hour study facility, group study areas, and the Research Commons.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
About Us --> Home About Us Purpose, Vision, Mission, Values Library Profile (Hours, Locations, Contact) Rhodes Libraries Hours Contact Us Library Staff Directory Service Directory Visitor Information Policies and Guidelines Collection Development Policy E-resources Conditions of Use Library Artwork Guidelines Library Committee Library Displays Library rules Library use and conduct code User access categories RU Open Access Policy
Participation in library committees and governance
The Library Committee oversees policy development and strategic direction. Members may include staff, students, and external representatives involved in library governance.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Composition and Brief of the Library Committee
Inter-library loans (ILL)
Users can request materials not available in the Rhodes University Library through inter-library loan services, allowing access to resources from other institutions.
The document's recorded date is 25 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Inter-library Loans (ILL)
