The Unisa Library offers a range of services to students with special needs
The following assistive technology is available in the Muckleneuk Library, Pretoria, Research Commons, level 4 :
For assistive technology available at your nearest branch contact your nearest Branch Library
The following audio book readers are available for loan :
These devices can be requested via the lib-disability@unisa.ac.za mailbox or by searching for the specific device in the catalogue and will be delivered to a client's preferred address. The devices are pre-loaded with information about the services offered by the Library.
They are also available in the Audiovisual section, level 4 of the Muckleneuk Library, Pretoria where they can be borrowed in person.
Clients with print disabilities can request conversions from print into a digital format by sending an email to lib-disability@unisa.ac.za
Tel: 0800001870
Material can be delivered to the client :
Are you a postgraduate student needing a literature review done on a research topic?
A literature review is a critical evaluation of what has been published on a topic by accredited scholars and researchers. This online service is delivered by the Information Search Librarians Team to all Unisa staff and students.
How do I request a literature search?
Please note that all communication regarding a literature search will be directed through your myLife mailbox, as per the Unisa rules for students
To enquire about the status of a submitted request, send an email to lib-search@unisa.ac.za. Include your full name, student number and a contact telephone number in all your messages to us.
Please note: This request form may only be used to request a literature search and nothing else. If you need information on how to request books and copies of journal articles or law reports, go to the Requesting and finding library material guide.
Are you an undergraduate, honours, B Tech or LLB student who needs to request or download material listed in TUT 101?
If you are unable to use the above methods, you can send an email to: lib-disability@unisa.ac.za
More information about requesting and downloading of material
The following services are available :
E-mail : lib-disability@unisa.ac.za and arcswid@unisa.ac.za.
For braille & other specialised services
Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD)
Tel: +27 12 429 6923
E-mail: uarcusa@unisa.ac.za