The planning of a new library for Technikon Pretoria started in 1988. The excavation work started in 1992, and the new library opened its doors to users for the first time on 1 October 1993.
A year later, Mr Robin Plumbridge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields, officially opened the library on 17 October 1994.
Facilities
- Information Literacy Training and Library Orientation for new students and staff
- Database training for lecturers, on request
- Group study room and lockable study cubicles
- Conference room for use by staff on the 1st floor
- Auditorium for use by staff and students on the 2nd floor
- Electronic Resources Center (ERC)and I-Centres which provide students of TUT with access to computer and internet resources and document services
- Access to in-house, national and international databases
Staff Contact Detail
| Role | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Library | Mr. Thipa Ntja | +27 12 382 5240 | |
| Manager: Client Services | Ms. Alice Machele | +27 12 382 5482 | |
| Library Assistant: Circulation/ Multimedia | Mr. Daniel Madumo | +27 12 382 5990 | |
| Library Assistant: Circulation/ Multimedia | Mr. Khathutshelo Ramutsheli | +27 12 382 5486 | |
| Library Assistant: Circulation/ Multimedia | Ms. Ntsoaki Mahome | +27 12 382 5820 | |
| Library Assistant: Circulation/ Multimedia | Ms. Ntswaki Mofokeng | +27 12 382 5803 | |
| Library Assistant: Acquisitions | Ms. Yvonne Hlatshwayo | +27 12 382 5804 | |
| Info Literacy Training Librarian | Ms. Queen Mthembu | +27 12 382 5045 | |
| Info Librarian: Management Sciences | Ms. Eunice Mtshali | +27 12 382 4603 | |
| Info Librarian: Management Sciences | Ms. Given Luvhimbi | +27 12 382 5239 | |
| Info Librarian: Natural & Health Sciences | Ms. Brenda Swanepoel | +27 12 382 5238 | +27 12 382 5821 | |
| Info Librarian: Engineering & Built Environment | Ms. Magdeline Mashilo | +27 12 382 5371 | |
| Info Librarian: Engineering & Built Environment | Mr. Mishack Modiba | +27 12 382 4602 | |
| Administrative Officer: i-Centre | Mr. Abie Jiyane | +27 12 382 4905 | |
| Administrative Officer: i-Centre | Mr. Arphalia Meyer | +27 12 382 4480 | |
| Inter-library Loans Librarian | Mr. Elias Makgalo | +27 12 382 5481 | |
| Library Assistant: Inter-library Loans | Ms. Iza Krog | +27 12 382 5813 | |
| Assistant Training Librarian | Mr. Nthabiseng Sejanamane | +27 12 382 5412 | |
| Assistant Training Librarian | Mr. Sihle Ngubane | +27 12 382 5412 | |
| Library Assistant: Continuing Resources | Vacant |