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.
This presentation will show you on how to use the Primo to find books, print journals, CDs, videos and DVDs available in UCT Libraries. Primo will tell you what books we have in your subject area, and the shelf-numbers where you will find those books.
Loan Limit | Loan Period | Renewal Period | |
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Undergraduates | 6 items | 7 days | 28 days |
Postgraduates | 12 items | 35 days | 140 days |
Staff | 30 items | 90 days | 180 days |
Use your staff / student card to borrow books, DVDs or CDs at the Loans Desk or use our self-checkout machine.
Find more information at Borrowing page.
This video will show you how you can renew the items you have on loan, update your requests and view fines or messages in My Library Card.
If a book is not available at UCT libraries. A copy can be requested via InterLibrary Loans from another library.