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Find Information resources

  • Do an all-in-one search using – find books, journals, articles and more.
  • Visit the the database list to find databases, articles, e-books and e-journals.
  • Search the Library catalogue – for print and online books and journals
  • Search the for online journals.
  • The gives access to materials reserved for a specific course. This can be prescribed books, recommended chapters, etc. You can access materials for this course by typing the course name, course code, or by searching using your lecturer’s name. To access, go to the, Select “Course reserves鈥 and follow the prompts. E-course reserves (digital 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 UJ Theses and Dissertations can be found in the . The UJ Institutional Repository collects and maintains intellectual scholarship such as published journal articles (pre-print and post-print), conference papers and proceedings, data sets, reports, and theses and dissertations.

Contact your subject librarians if you still need help.

Tips & Tools to help you find Information

  • Online Information Literacy Module: English, isiZulu and Sepedi
    The online , teaches you how to identify when you need information, strategise how to search and find information relevant to your
    information needs, evaluate information and apply information effectively.
  • Online Library training sessions and video tutorials
    Online library training sessions and videos on how to access and use the library resources are available here.
  • E-books
    For help on how to find and download e-books visit this
  • 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 for more information, how to download it and instructional videos.
  • Library Guides
    Subject specific LibGuides can be found .
    Library guides on various topics, including plagiarism, copyright, e-books, OpenAthens, Lean Library and more can be found here (select The UJ Library group).
  • Referencing
    For assistance with Referencing, visit this .
    As a quick ‘help you’, the interactive will help you when you have to reference a specific source.
  • The UJ Library App
    The UJ Library App is your one-stop-shop that connects you to all the library resources. Watch this on how to download the free Library App to your mobile phone:

  • Library glossary
    The will help you familiarise yourself with library terminology and make the use of the library easier.
  • Plagiarism and Copyright
    Plagiarism is a serious offence, as is Copyright violation. Your and the will shed light on these two serious topics Try this – you will learn about plagiarism while having fun!

How to access online Library resources (on the Database list)

Access management 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, 鈥淢y UJLink鈥, UJoogle, Electronic Course Reserves and Interlibrary Loans)

  1. Use your UJ Email password and your UJ student number (Campus Option) OR
  2. Use the current Library Option (i.e. Surname, UJ ID & Library PIN)

2. OpenAthens Access to Online Resources (some 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