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Notices
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Main Library Tours on 12 April 2025
-Please note that library tours will be conducted from 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, 12 April 2025 as part of UCT Open Day activities.
There will be movement within the library on this date as groups navigate through the various sections. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this time as we work to provide an engaging and informative experience for all participants.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Library Audio Tour
Take a self-guided tour with several stops across Chancellor Oppenheimer Library to get an introduction to our space and services.
Library Orientation
Whether you are working on your assignment, essay, tutorial or project, not knowing how to find resources or simply not understanding how referencing works, we are here to help you no matter what. Reach out and get to know your librarian
Library ED's Welcome
A warm welcome to students from our Libraries Executive Director, Ujala Satgoor.
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Referencing Help
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Access UCT masters and doctoral theses, and theses databases.
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This blog gives a platform to archivists and researchers to explore the memories preserved at UCT.
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