UCT Libraries

The Hiddingh Hall Library serves the Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performing Studies and the Michaelis School of Fine Art. Located in the heart of the Hiddingh Campus, we help you make the best use of our library resources and collections.

The Institute of Child Health Library caters for academics and students at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, South Africa’s leading centre for post-graduate specialist paediatric medical and surgical training.

WH Bell Music Library is the first completely self-contained, functionally-designed music library in Africa and serves the South African College of Music and the Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies.

Plan your study sessions or meet-ups with bookable seats and study rooms.

Find all our library resources in one place.

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

Find useful resources for every subject area.

Also known as "KC", this space offers services to first-years and undergrad students.

Probably the busiest section of the Main Library. Access all sections of the library from here.

Here you will find study spaces, part of the library’s collection and a recreational reading collection.