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Important Update Regarding Remote Access
Please be aware that we are currently experiencing issues with remote authentication to electronic resources. While on‑campus access is functioning normally, off‑campus users may encounter difficulties logging in to access journals and databases.
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Primo Tutorial Videos
Learn how to search the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) library catalogue and resources using Primo.
The videos cover accessing Primo VE, basic search, advanced search, saved records, and the AI-enabled Research Assistant. A comprehensive video is a longer and more detailed version. The essential video is a short video without an introduction.
The videos are now available:
LibKey: Provides one-click access to PDFs and HTML full text when your library subscribes to the content.
LibKey.io
Simplifies research with a streamlined DOI search that helps you quickly find available full-text articles.
LibKey Nomad
A convenient browser extension that helps you discover and access library subscribed articles while browsing the web.
BrowZine
Browse and explore academic journals by subject, making it easier to discover relevant scholarly literature.
Search Primo Discovery
Searching: Everything · TUT collection & Central Index
TUT Library offers an A-Z List of Electronic Resources to facilitate seamless access to a diverse collection of digital materials. This comprehensive directory provides single sign-on access to e-journals, e-books, reference materials, multimedia content, and more.
Access is restricted to registered staff and students.
Access is restricted to registered staff and students.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
PressReader provides interactive, digital access to more than 7000 publications across 120 countries. Users can read and download full issues of newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals in various languages. The platform offers a wide range of content, including news, lifestyle, business, sports, and more. It’s a convenient way to stay informed and explore diverse perspectives from different regions and cultures.
Ask-a-Librarian
This chat service is dedicated exclusively to addressing library-specific queries. For assistance with matters related to other departments, please contact the appropriate channels. Thank you for your understanding. Check out this sign:
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- Referencing is one of the requirements of Tshwane University of Technology for academic writing. It is one of the ways to ensure academic integrity when writing your manuscript.
- Academic integrity refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles as a student of Tshwane University of Technology.
- The original Beall’s List is no longer actively updated by Jeffrey Beall, but an archived version is available here
Quick Links
- The library account allows students to access various digital resources, such as e-books, online journals, databases, and academic articles.
- They can also RENEW borrowed items before the due date if needed.
- Students can reserve books that are currently checked out by other users.
- Once the book is returned, it will be held for the student who made the reservation.
- Students can view any outstanding fines or fees associated with overdue books
- Each year, TUT Libraries host orientation sessions for incoming students at the start of the academic year.
- Check your email or visit this LINK for important information regarding the orientation programme.
- This event is designed to acquaint new students with the library resources, services, and facilities available to support their academic journey.
- EBSCOhost Passport, now available as a Chrome Extension and a Microsoft Edge Add-on, makes research simpler and more efficient for end users by dynamically inserting links to full text in virtually any web page where DOIs are present.
- EBSCOhost Passport does this by scanning the page for DOIs, then checking if the user has access to the article either in an EBSCOhost full-text database, through a subscribed journal at the publisher site or available as Open Access.
- Turn on your Wi-Fi on your device and select Eduroam.
- Type in the following credentials:
Username =
Password = TUT4life Password - Click CONNECT
- Please contact myTUTor Service Desk at:
Email:
Tel: 012 382 4427