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Reimagining the Jagger Library – together

When the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Jagger Library burnt to the ground in April 2021, there was no question that it would be restored. However, instead of embarking on the usual closed tender process, the UCT campus and wider Cape Town

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.

One year after the Jagger Fire

Explore the exhibitions held to commemorate the first year since the Jagger Fire. A collaborative initiative between the Centre for Curating the Archive and UCT Libraries.

Commemorating Jagger Library: UCT, DStv launch ‘Stories from the Ashes’

Two years after the devastating UCT Fire of 18 April 2021, UCT in partnership with DStv Africa have launched ‘Stories from the ashes’, which includes a special book made from the ash and remnants of the fire.

Blythe Edwins

Jagger Recovery

Special Collections remains in recovery to rebuild and restore its world-renowned collections after the Jagger Library fire in 2021. Follow our recovery progress.

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.

Two years after the Jagger Fire

Explore the exhibitions held to commemorate the second year since the Jagger Fire. A collaborative initiative between UCT Libraries and DStv.

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