Advertisment

University of Johannesburg (UJ) Library Services

UJ Library Services

Advertisment

University of Johannesburg UJ Library Services.

UJ Library Hours

View the updated University of Johannesburg (UJ) Library Hours here

Advertisment

How to access UJ Libraries

Access to the University of Johannesburg Libraries can only be granted if you have a valid UJ Card.

NB: Scan your UJ Card at the Entrance Door of the library and again at the Exit Door when you leave!
You do not need to book for library access.

Advertisement

Showing any Covid-19 Symptoms?
If you answer Yes to Any of the following, please contact the UJ Clinic Immediately: clinicbookings@uj.ac.za

  • Have you been in contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 7 days?
  • Do you have a lung infection at the moment?
  • Cough?
  • Chills?
  • Sore throat?
  • Shortness Of Breath?
  • Loss of smell / taste?
  • Muscle pain?
  • Diarrhea?
  • Weakness?

University of Johannesburg UJ Zero-rated (free) sites

See UJ Zero-rated (Free) websites for a list of zero-rated data sites for these networks: (MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C.)

University of Johannesburg UJ Library App

University of Johannesburg Borrow and return books

All campus libraries are open and you may borrow and return books as usual.

Visit the Lending self service page to see how you can do the following:

  • Access your patron record (library record)
  • Place a hold on an item
  • Renew items online
  • Access class notes or articles placed on the reserved collection
  • Issue items to yourself (self-checkout)

ILL (Inter-library Loans)

Limited ILL can still be requested for staff and students who qualify. We will continue to try and find items for you, but there may be delays and restrictions on what we can supply.
Books: We are unable to supply books or items that are available in print only.
Journal articles/Book chapters: We may be able to supply articles and chapters that are available electronically. We will keep you updated about your request.
For information on how to submit a request, who qualifies, the cost and more, visit the ILL page.

See also  Monash South Africa Exam Past Questions Papers PDF Download

Uj Online Library Resources & Tools

  • Online access to databases, articles, e-books and e-journals via the database list
  • Search the Library catalogue – UJLink for print and online books and journals
  • Search the A to Z Journal list for online journals and articles
  • For help on how to find and download e-books visit this Online Books LibGuide
  • Do an all-in-one search using UJoogle – find books, journals, articles and other library materials.
  • E-Course reserves – all items placed on reserve by a lecturer will show in the Catalogue (UJLink) under Course Reserves.
    To access, go to the catalogue, Select “Course reserves” and follow the prompts. Electronic items can be downloaded or printed.
    For more information on course reserves (print or electronic) see Lending services – Question 16
  • Previous Exam papers can be found here: Online Exam Papers
  • Online UJ Theses and Dissertations can be found here
  • Lean Library: The Lean Library is a browser plug-in that allows you easy access to the electronic resources of the UJ Library when doing a Google or Google Scholar search. Access Library content wherever and whenever you need it. Visit this Lean Library Libguide for more information, how to download it and instructional videos.
  • Subject and Faculty specific Library Guides can be found here. Library guides on various topics, including plagiarism, copyright, e-books, OpenAccess, Lean Library and more can be found here.
  • For assistance with Referencing, visit these guides; Refworks or Mendeley.
  • Online library training sessions and videos on how to access and use the library resources are available here.
  • Access to online Library resources (on the Database list)
  • Access managment is either via WAM or via OpenAthens. If it is via OpenAthens there will be a note next to the Database title in the Database list.
    1. WAM Access to Online Library Services/Resources (Online databases, “My UJLink”, UJoogle, Electronic Course Reserves and Interlibrary Loans)
      • Use your UJ Email password and your UJ username (Staff) or UJ student number (Campus Option) OR
      • Use the current Library Option (i.e. Surname, UJ ID & Library PIN)
    2. OpenAthens Access to Online Resources (Online databases, UJoogle):
      Access online Library resources by using your UJ username (Staff) or UJ student number, and your UJ Email password.
      For more information on access using OpenAthens, visit this OpenAthens Guide.
See also  How to Apply For Coastal KZN TVET College 2nd Trimester 2024/2025

UJ Online Training Sessions (via Zoom or Ms Teams) and Youtube Videos

See a complete list of the current postgraduate and undergraduate online training sessions, e.g. How to find a journal article; How to download an ebook, How to search with UJoogle, How to reference, etc.

Or watch the short “How to” videos on Youtube listed here.

UJ Assignment and Research support

Contact your Faculty /Information librarian for any library related support.
Visit the Faculty or Subject specific LibGuides for subject support or the LibGuides covering various useful topics, including plagiarism, copyright, e-books, OpenAccess, Lean Library and more.
For assistance with Referencing, visit these guides; Refworks or Mendeley.
Contact your Faculty or Information librarian for assignment and research support online via Zoom or MSTeams appointments or email. Contact details:
Faculty Name Contact

CBE: Madumella Mofokeng mmofekeng@uj.ac.za
Fikiswa Mgengo fikiswam@uj.ac.za
Michael Sifile michaels@uj.ac.za

Education: Khulekani Zuma kpzuma@uj.ac.za
Dudu Tshabalala dudut@uj.ac.za

FADA: Yvonne Bucwa yebucwa@uj.ac.za

FEBE: Sello Borephe sborephe@uj.ac.za
Desiree Mokgosi dmokgosi@uj.ac.za 
Phaello Mokati pmokati@uj.ac.za

Health Sciences: Dorcas Rathaba drathaba@uj.ac.za
Mlungisi Dlamini mlungisid@uj.ac.za

Humanities:  Theresa Vukeya theresav@uj.ac.za
Dawie Jacobs dfjacobs@uj.ac.za 
Kedibone Moagi kimoagi@uj.ac.za 

Law: Lizette van Zyl lizettevz@uj.ac.za
Catrin ver Loren van Themaat catrinv@uj.ac.za

Science: Pavlinka Kovatcheva pkovatcheva@uj.ac.za

Undergraduate Teaching and Learning: Elize du Toit elizedt@uj.ac.za

Postgraduate/Research support: Ivy Segoe imsegoe@uj.ac.za

University of Johannesburg (UJ) Contact Details

Enquiry Type Contact Phone / Fax / Address
Admission enquiries Admission

​​​+27 (0) 11​ 559 4555

mylife@uj.ac.za

Alumni Alumni Enquiries

​+27 (0) 11 559-4555​

General / study related enquiries UJ call centre

​+27 (0) 11 559-4555​

Postal Address UJ Administration

​Un​iversity of Johannesburg​

PO Box 524
Auckland Park
2006
South Africa
Campuses information: Virtual tours (street views), GPS Coordinates, Adresses, Campus & Road maps
Title Street View GPS Coordinates Campus Address
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus Auckland Park Bunting Road Street View S26 11 25.5 E28 01 09.5

​Bunting Road, Auckland Park​

Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Street View S26 10 54.9 E27 59 53.9

​Corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park​

Bunting Road Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

​Bunting Road, Auckland Park​

Doornfontein Campus Doornfontein Campus Street View S26 11 32.6 E28 03 28.9
Advertisment

​Cnr Siemert & Beit Streets, Doornfontein​

Grasdak / Lapa
Kingsway, Bunting and Doornfontein Campuses
Kingsway, Bunting and Soweto Campuses
Kingsway, Bunting, Doornfontein and Soweto Campuses
School for Tourism and Hospitality

​Bunting Road, Auckland Park​

Soweto Campus Soweto Campus Street View S26 15 34.3 E27 55 26.3

​Old Potch, Road Soweto​

BE SOCIAL BY SHARING THIS POST TO OTHERS!!

See also  UJ Cancellation Form 2025/2026
Advertisment

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here