This page will guide you on how to search for books in Primo, what to do when the library doesn't have a book you are looking for (Interlibrary Loans), as well as how to renew your books or DVDs, manage requests and view fines using My Library Card.
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:
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
Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series
Our standing order for print volumes of this series also gives us access to the online publication.
