UCT Libraries

Our archival holdings consist of original research material and personal papers on the political, social, cultural and economic history of Southern Africa, with a strong focus on the Western Cape.

Browse Journals via Primo, Databases A-Z including open-access journals. Find journals approved by the DHET.

Access newspapers and magazines from across the world. Explore newspaper archives and more.

Find all our library resources in one place.

View our library opening hours for Chancellor Oppenheimer Library and all our branch libraries. Our 24/7 spaces are open when the libraries are closed.

Donation and collection development guidelines. Borrowing and conduct rules. Photography and filming in the libraries.

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

A warm welcome to students from our Libraries Executive Director, Ujala Satgoor.