Information Services
In line with its vision and mission, the Medical Library and Information Services has two designated Subject Librarians / Information Specialists who are responsible for meeting the information needs of students, registrars and staff members in the Faculty. They conduct information searches on relevant databases, manage the Faculty’s book budget for effective collection development, and set up and run SDIs (current awareness services) on updated databases. They also offers regular training on the use of the Library and its resources to help clients become information literate, and ultimately lifelong learners.
Through the Internet the Library is able to offer many traditional products and services. The Library catalogue Kovsiecat and all online databases are available to students, both on and off campus, 24 hours per day without the need to contact a librarian. Students can therefore use the Library’s resources without being restricted by office hours or physical location on campus.
The Library has a very efficient Inter Library Loans (ILL) and document delivery section, providing a national and international service through SABINET, OCLC and the British Library. Inter Library Loan request forms can be completed online from the Library’s home page. Requests can also me bade in person or via email. This service is offered free of charge.
Clients can set up electronic tables of contents journal alerts through the assistance of the Library.
Postgraduate students not resident in Bloemfontein can apply for a letter of introduction to any other tertiary library in the country. Through this the student can make use of that library’s resources.
Contact person:
Mrs Malefu Mophosho
mophoshoam@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 7789
Address:
Interlibrary Loans
University of the Free State Library
PO Box 301
Bloemfontein
9300
Book requests
Journal article requests
This is a free service, but international interlibrary loans do cost money. This service is available to staff members only, at R300 - R400 for a book and R150 for a journal article.
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