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THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS INVITES YOU TO

Dr Killie Campbell Annual Virtual Lecture

Theme: "Remaking Heritage - the Land Restitution process as a vehicle for reimagination"

DATE: THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2025
TIME: 13H00 - 14H00 (SAST)
PLATFORM: ZOOM

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ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT

Springer has deactivated the open access no-fee publishing option for subscribing members.

Authors can still publish in hybrid journals at no cost under other existing transformative agreements.
https://sanlic.ac.za/read-and-publish-agreements/.

Researchers are encouraged to contact their library for guidance and support.

E-MAIL: UKZN Electronic Resources
CALL: +27-31-2601491

BLOG October 2025
BLOG

From Roots to Blossoms: Honouring Heritage in the Season of Spring

September is a month of celebrating cultural diversity in South Africa. The air is filled with the scent of blossoming flowers, the promise of warmer days, and the familiar sound of laughter and togetherness as families prepare to mark Heritage Day. It is a time when nature and culture meet—spring reminds us of renewal and growth, while Heritage Day calls us back to our roots and the rich traditions that make us who we are.

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BLOG - Comrades Marathon
Blog

Congratulations, Simon. You did it again

On June 8, Simon Mhlukanisi Shezi (Subject Librarian at the Life Sciences library in Pietermaritzburg), ran his 3rd Comrades Marathon as part of the UKZN team.

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Ranganathan BLOG
Blog

Ranganathan’s laws in a nutshell

Dr S.R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) was an Indian librarian and mathematician, who contributed the five laws of library science which encapsulates a library's function and purpose.

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BLOG - AI LIBRARIANS

BLOG

The evolving role of Librarians in information literacy and AI

In an era where information is abundant and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we access and interpret knowledge; the role of librarians has never been more crucial—or more dynamic.

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BLOG - Anthropology

BLOG

A gripping narrative of Anthropology in practice

Anthropology is a fascinating subject. The idea that you can understand past civilizations by examining bones that are fossilized and have been buried for many years is amazing. You can even gauge physical characteristics from a single bone. Unearthing mass graves is long and hard work but anthropologists all over the world have discovered so many links to ancient worlds that we have never even thought or heard of.

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Blog - Librarians love

BLOG

Librarians love the library … and so should you

Librarians show love for their library because the library has many special attributes that benefit the University community. The library’s webpage is your gateway to many resources. The catalogue and databases have a wealth of information to assist you with your assignments and research. Library staff are available to assist with queries.

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Emerald Publishing

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EMERALD PUBLISHING

Emerald Publishing is one of the world's leading digital-first publishers, commissioning, curating and showcasing research. Emerald's mission & purpose is to publish research that has real world impact by creating an equitable research and publishing environment where all voices are represented and heard.

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Inspiring Greatness
LATEST BLOG

Inspiring Greatness

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: the potential for greatness lives within each of us." - Wilma Rudolph.

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Cividence - Research Tools
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
PRACTICAL GUIDE: SCREENING FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

Inspired by the knowledge of hundreds of researchers, this guide compiles best practices
and tips from the global systematic review community. It features clear definitions and
practical advice.

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SciVal Database

DATABASES

SciVal by Elsevier

SciVal is a web-based research analytics platform, designed to help institutions, researchers, and policymakers evaluate and enhance research performance. It leverages data from Scopus, Elsevier's comprehensive abstract and citation database, to provide insights into research trends, collaboration opportunities, and benchmarking metrics.

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Engineering Village
research tools

Engineering Village

Engineering Village is widely used by academic institutions, research organizations, and industry professionals to support engineering research and development, making it a key tool in the engineering community. Engineering Village aggregates content from multiple databases, including Compendex and Inspec which covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, as well as related fields such as computer science and materials science.

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Scopus Database

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SCOPUS BY ELSEVIER

Scopus is the world’s largest, multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, developed and maintained by Elsevier this database has a variety of use cases and can greatly assist researchers to select topics, journals, find topic experts and relevant peer reviewed literature.

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Sea - Geology Lecture

Geological Sciences Research Lecture Series

Topic: The need of the Seafloor data in Southern Africa and what UKZN is doing about it?

Presented by: Prof. Andrew Green
Professor in the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES)
Professor Green holds an MSc in Coastal Geomorphology and a PhD in Marine Geology
Leader of Marine Geology Research Unit
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Recorded: 24 April 2025

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GLDC

The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre

The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre invites you to take a video tour of the Centre to learn of the rich history of KwaZulu-Natal.

VIDEO TOUR
The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre WEBSITE
Covidence

CALLING ALL RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS

UKZN subscribes to an institutional license to Covidence, the world’s #1 Systematic Review tool. Using Covidence as part of your research process can reduce the time to complete by up to 35% while maintaining quality.

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Geology Lecture

Geological Sciences Research Lecture Series

Topic: The Moon in a Pebble: Challenges in reading the history of the moon from only a small number of samples

Presented by: Matthew Loocke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of the Chevron geomaterials Characterization Laboratory
Department of Geology & Geophysics
Louisiana State University
Recorded: 26 March 2025

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HERITAGE OF UKZN
LATEST BLOG

The heritage of the University of KwaZulu-Natal

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has a rich and evolving heritage, tracing its origins back to the early 20th century when the foundations of universities in South Africa were first established. The roots of UKZN lie in the Natal University College, founded in 1909, which became the University of Natal in 1949.

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Library Survey

LIBRARY SERVICES CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY

UKZN Library Services is undertaking an online survey to gather information about the Libraries' services in order to improve and enhance our services in support of research, teaching and learning.
Please share your thoughts and enter a lucky draw for a chance to win an amazing prize.

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Staff Survey
Student Survey
Digital Library
LATEST BLOG
The Future of Academic Libraries:
Adapting to the Digital Age and Beyond

Traditionally seen as the heart of knowledge and research on university campuses, academic libraries have long been the bastions of printed books, scholarly journals, and quiet study spaces. But in today’s increasingly digital world, their role is evolving in ways that promise to reshape the very essence of academic inquiry, collaboration, and community engagement.

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BLOG
Latest Blog

IRESS (McGregor) at UKZN LIBRARY

IRESS is a technology company that provides financial market data, trading platforms, and wealth management software to clients in the financial services industry. Its flagship product, IRESS Viewpoint, is a comprehensive platform that offers real-time market data, news, research, and analysis tools to help investors make informed decisions....

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Database Advert
Databases

Wiley Digital Archives

Integrating hundreds of years of historical evidence into everyday research

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New York Academy of Sciences
Royal Anthropological Institute
Royal College of Physicians
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The 5th IFLA Symposium on AI
5th IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence

The 5th IFLA Symposium on AI seeks to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and best practices in leveraging AI technologies within libraries and information services.

Hosted by: University of KwaZulu-Natal Library Services

Location: Golden Horse Casino, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Date: 16 – 20 June 2025

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UKZN Library Services Opening Hours: Second Semester

CampusLibraryWeekdaysSaturdaysSundays
EdgewoodEdminson Library24 hours24 hours24 hours
Howard CollegeBarrie Biermann Architecture Library08h00 - 16h30ClosedClosed
EG Malherbe (Main) Library24 hours24 hours24 hours
Eleanor Bonnar Music Library08h00 - 16h30ClosedClosed
GMJ Sweeny Law Library24 hours24 hours24 hours
Medical SchoolNelson R Mandela Library24 hours24 hours24 hours
PietermaritzburgCecil Renaud (Main) Library24 hours24 hours24 hours
Law Library08h00 - 23h0008h00 - 16h30Closed
Life Sciences Library08h00 - 23h0008h00 - 16h30Closed
WestvilleWestville (Main) Library24 hours24 hours24 hours
CampusLibraryWeekdaysSaturdaysSundays
PietermaritzburgAlan Paton Centre & Struggle Archives08h00 -16h30ClosedClosed
Centre for African Literary Studies08h00 -16h30ClosedClosed
WestvilleGandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre08h00 -16h30ClosedClosed
Campbell CollectionsKillie Campbell Africana Library08h00 -16h30ClosedClosed

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