Use our Library search tool Primo to find Books and eBooks within UCT Libraries' collection. You can also use our new discovery tool WorldCat Local to search for material in UCT Libraries and other library collections.
You can use the following databases to find eBooks:
| Loan Limit | Loan Period | Renewal Period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 6 items | 7 days | 28 days |
| Postgraduates | 12 items | 35 days | 140 days |
| Staff | 30 items | 90 days | 180 days |
For more information, check out Borrowing from the Library on our website.
If a book is not available at UCT libraries., a copy can be requested via Interlibrary Loans from other libraries in Southern Africa and Abroad.
What can I request from interlibrary loans?
For Books or a Book Chapter:
Please fill out the form at this link: Request a book or chapter in a book
For Journal Articles:
Please fill out the form at this link: Request a journal article
