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  • Extended Library Hours: COL, Law and Health Sciences

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    Dear students and staff

    The operating hours of the Chancellor Oppenheimer Library, Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library and Brand van Zyl Law Library will be extended for the period from Tuesday 2 May – Thursday 15 June 2023.

    Chancellor Oppenheimer Library

    Monday 2 May - Friday 19 May 2023 (Term)

    Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 24:00
    Saturday:  09:00 - 17:00
    Sunday: Closed

    Saturday 20 May - Thursday 15 June (Consolidation & Exam)

    Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 24:00
    Sat: 09:00 - 17:00
    Sun: 09:00 - 17:00

    Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library

    Saturday 20 May - Thursday 15 June (Consolidation & Exam)

    Mon - Thurs: 08:30 - 22:00
    Fri: 08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
    Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

    Brand van Zyl Law Library

    Saturday 20 May - Thursday 15 June (Consolidation & Exam)

    Mon - Thurs: 08:00 - 22:00
    Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
    Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

    24/7 Study Spaces remain open

    The 24/7 study spaces in Hlanganani, Impilo Junction and Law will be in operation when the respective libraries are closed.

    Vacation hours will be in effect as of Saturday 17 June (Friday 16 June is a public holiday). Please visit our library hours for more information.

  • More 24/7 study spaces open during exams: KC, Law & Chris Hani LLL

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    Dear students and staff

    From Monday 22 May - Wednesday 14 June, the following library spaces will be in operation as additional 24/7 study spaces:

    Vincent Kolbe Knowledge Commons - Main Library: Access after-hours from the North Staircase next to the Steve Biko Building.

    Brand van Zyl Law Library - Kramer Building: Access to all UCT students between 5 pm - 8 am on weekdays and the entire weekend.

    Chris Hani Library Learning Lounge: This study space will align with the building security protocols.

    The last day of the exam is Thursday 15 June 2023. From that evening, the library will revert to standard operating procedures and vacation hours from Saturday 17 June 2023. Visit our library hours for more information.

    Regards
    UCT Libraries

     

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