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E-RESOURCE TOOLS

LEAPSPACE by ELSEVIER

UKZN Library Services is trialing LEAPSPACE which is a research-grade, AI-assisted workspace developed by Elsevier to help academics, R&D professionals, and students explore literature, verify claims, and manage scientific workflows.

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BLOG - Libguides

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Integrating LibGuides, LibAnswers and LibCal: Creating a Seamless Digital Support Ecosystem at UKZN Library Services

For many academic libraries, the Springshare suite forms the foundation of digital reference and user support services. Librarians create comprehensive research guides through LibGuides, respond to reference enquiries using LibAnswers, and manage study room bookings, workshops, and consultations through LibCal. Together, these platforms provide libraries with powerful tools to support teaching, learning, and research.

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Notice - OPen Access

NOTICE:

Open Access Hybrid Article Balances

Please note that The Wiley Gold Open Access Fund for publishing in fully Open Access journals has been exhausted for 2026. Authors whose articles are accepted for publication in fully Open Access journals between 26 September and 31 December 2026 will not be able to access the Gold Open Access Fund. However, eligible authors will receive a 20% discount on the APC when using an alternative payment method.

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Notice Release Date: 13 October 2026

Bloomberg

COMPETITION

2026 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge

This is an opportunity to apply classroom learning through a real-world investing simulation using the Bloomberg Terminal, while competing with students from institutions around the world.
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Registration closes on October 4th. Encourage your students to build a team NOW! You can learn more about the Challenge and how to participate here.
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Please click on the WEBINAR link for the video.
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Please contact the E-Resources Librarian for further information: eresources@ukzn.ac.za

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WIL studengt blog

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A work integrated learning experience at the UKZN

As a student at the Durban University of Technology, I have always believed that learning goes beyond the classroom. While lectures and assignments gave me a foundation in library and information services, it is my Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement at the University of KwaZulu-Natal that truly shaped my understanding of this profession.

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Blog - Digitisation

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PRESERVING THE PAST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS: UKZN LIBRARY'S DIGITISATION JOURNEY

Have you ever wondered what happens to a thesis after it is submitted? Today, every UKZN thesis is submitted electronically and added to the University's growing digital research collection on ResearchSpace – the Institutional Repository. research was submitted in print and stored on library shelves, meaning that valuable research could only be accessed by those who were able to visit the Library in person.

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Blogs

UKZN LIBRARY SERVICES' BLOGS

The blog series hosted by the UKZN Library Services team provides an insightful perspective on the evolving role of academic libraries in the digital age. These engaging and thought provoking posts range from practical discussions on 24-hour student services and resource visibility to deeper reflections on professional practice and academic life.

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PRESSREADER

PRESSREADER: WORLD CUP SEASON

It’s World Cup soccer season again, and soccer fans are rallying behind their favourite national teams. Top football nations will be competing for supremacy, and your football-loving fans can catch the latest updates on the 2026 World Cup through PressReader. With some popular continental titles such as Kick Off (SA) and Soccer Laduma and many other sports magazines available on PressReader, fans can stay informed about the progress of their favourite soccer teams.

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MIMS Database

NEW DATABASE

eMIMS

eMIMS is an electronic version of MIMS specifically designed for offline use on Microsoft Windows desktop computers or laptops. Both mobiMIMS and eMIMS provide access to all of MIMS’ abbreviated medicine monographs as an easy-to-use, browser-based application, allowing users to browse and search medicines according to their own individual preferences - by active ingredient, product name, MIMS pharmacological classification, and manufacturer. They also include a complete ICD10 diagnostic coding browser and a comprehensive collection of patient information leaflets on medical diseases/conditions, as well as surgical procedures.

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Library Events & Training

NEW APP ALERT!

UKZN'S LIBRARY SERVICES INTRODUCES OUR EVENTS AND TRAINING CALENDAR

UKZN Library Services is pleased to announce the launch of our new Events and Training Calendar. We invite you to explore the schedule and register for upcoming workshops, training sessions, and library-hosted events directly through the portal. To access, click on the button below or the menu item "Library Events & Training" at the top of the home page.

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MEDICI Database

DATABASES

Medici-TV

MEDICI.TV is the world’s leading classical music channel. Each year, they bring 150+ exceptional live performances from top artists and ensembles to passionate music fans worldwide. The platform is home to the world’s largest video-on-demand catalogue in the classical music industry with over 4,000 concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master classes and jazz programs available to stream in HD.

Note: You can create personal accounts. Benefits include:
- access to our mobile app (for institutions),
- ability to save favorites,
- ability to resume viewing sessions,
- receiving our weekly newsletter so they don’t miss any of our programming.

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Blog - AI

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Readiness of UKZN Librarians to support the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Over the past few years, there have been many proposals to change the historical perceptions of libraries especially in academic libraries. Such proposals included the design of libraries architecturally, the introduction of technology and the division of spaces in the library for reading and studying and socialising sections. As this is a global phenomenon, we would focus on proposals regarding the UKZN libraries.

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UKZN Libraries Opening Hours 2nd Semester

Campus	Library	Weekdays	Saturdays	Sundays
Edgewood	Edminson Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours
Howard College	Barrie Biermann Architecture Library	08h00 - 16h30	Closed	Closed
	EG Malherbe (Main) Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours
	Eleanor Bonnar Music Library	08h00 - 16h30	Closed	Closed
	GMJ Sweeny Law Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours
Medical School	Nelson R Mandela Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours
Pietermaritzburg	Cecil Renaud (Main) Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours
	Law Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours
	Life Sciences Library	08h00 - 23h00	08h00 - 23h00	08h00 - 23h00
Westville	Westville (Main) Library	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours

Campus	Library	Weekdays	Saturdays	Sundays
Pietermaritzburg	Alan Paton Centre & Struggle Archives	08h00 -16h30	Closed	Closed
Pietermaritzburg	Centre for African Literary Studies	08h00 -16h30	Closed	Closed
Westville	Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre	08h00 -16h30	Closed	Closed
Campbell Collections	Killie Campbell Africana Library	08h00 -16h30	Closed	Closed

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PRESERVATION SYMPOSIUM 2026

CREATIVE SPACES

NOTICE:

Open Access Hybrid Article Balances

Celebrating Umvuzo Secondary School’s library

Geological Sciences Research Lecture Series

Presented by: Mrs. Nazneen Ebrahim
GASSA Student Representative
M. Sc. Geological Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Recorded: 27 August 2026

2026 South Africa Engineering Competition

UKZN LIBRARY SERVICES' BLOGS

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PRESSREADER: WORLD CUP SEASON

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