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UCT Libraries hosts Library Tours for Prospective Students

On Saturday, 8th October 2022, the University of Cape Town hosted its very first #FutureUCTGraduateDay. It’s purpose? To dangle as many carrots from just as many sticks into the eager hands of prospective students.

Rare ‡Khomani San Archive Tells a Story of Fragility

UCT Libraries Special Collections has launched a valuable digital archive on the ‡Khomani San of the so

The 1968 "Mafeje Affair" sit-in, 50 years on

Archie Mafeje was offered a post as anthropology lecturer at UCT. The offer was then rescinded as a result of government pressure. 1968 was a year marked by student protests across the globe. The "Mafeje Affair" was the spark that ignited s

Africa Day 2020: Showcasing our ongoing work on African collections

UCT Libraries is working with African Tongue to develop a new showcase of the ǂKhomani San community.

Welcome to UCT Libraries

UCT Libraries is not just an amazing repository of information, it’s run by a team of people who are dedicated to making your studies successful.

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.

Exploring architectural archives in recovery

Promoting public awareness of our rich architectural legacy at the University of Cape Town. The collections include the professional papers and project plans of 20th-century Cape Town architects.

Special Collections

Special Collections is the preservation library and archive of UCT Libraries, with an array of rare holdings in a range of formats.

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