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Upcoming Events
Notices
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Vacation Hours take effect from 21 June to 26 July 2025
-The first semester is at an end and our operating hours will change accordingly:
- Vacation hours for the Main Library will be in effect from Saturday 21 June until Saturday 26 July as follows:
- Monday – Friday 08:30-17:00
- Saturday 09:00-12:30
- Vacation operating hours (Saturday 21 June - Saturday 26 July) for the branch libraries will be as follows:
- Monday – Friday 08:30-17:00
- Saturday CLOSED
All the 24/7 study spaces will be in operation when the libraries are closed.
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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Theses & Dissertations
Access UCT masters and doctoral theses, and theses databases.
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Memory@UCT
This blog gives a platform to archivists and researchers to explore the memories preserved at UCT.
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Research
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Collections
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Special Collections in Recovery – Four Years On
April 18, 2025, marks the 4th anniversary of the Jagger Library fire, and the past year has witnessed the relocation of Special Collections to a new premises and ongoing renewal in the form of steady rebuilding of services...