UNISA Library services : Training
Free training for registered Unisa students* and staff is offered by all the Unisa Libraries.
The Library offers training in the following:
- Introduction to Unisa Library: services and procedures
This training is aimed at new students and equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to use the Library and its resources effectively.
This training unit will cover the following:
- Basic Library Orientation and Tour
- Understanding Information Literacy
- Finding Library material and using Library services/facilities
- How to borrow or request Library resources
- Library etiquette
Send enquiries about the training we offer to: bib-oplei@unisa.ac.za
- Using the Unisa Library Catalogue
This training unit will cover the following:
- Basic Search Options
- Essential request options
- Basic Search Skills
Prerequisites: Need mouse and keyboard skills, and student attendees must have joined myUnisa.
Send enquiries and feedback about the training we offer to: bib-oplei@unisa.ac.za
- Introduction to E-Resources
This training unit will cover the following:
- How to use the A-Z list of electronic resources on the Library website
- How to use the electronic resources by subject on the Library website
- How to use the Unisa Library e-Journal Finder
- How to access e-resources (including e-books and e-reference sources)
- Electronic Thesis & Dissertations
Prerequisite: First attend the Library Catalogue training offered by the Unisa Library.
Send enquiries about the training we offer to: bib-oplei@unisa.ac.za
- Using reference sources
This training unit cover the following:
- Defining reference sources
- Types of reference sources (print & online)
- How to access referencing sources
Prerequisite: First attend the Library Catalogue training offered by the Unisa Library.
Send enquiries about the training we offer to: bib-oplei@unisa.ac.za
- Introduction to Reference techniques
This training unit will cover the following:
- Copyright
- Plagiarism
- What is referencing?
- In-text referencing
- Referencing styles
- Reference management tools
Send enquiries about the training we offer to: bib-oplei@unisa.ac.za
NOTE: Students are required to book in order to attend training:
Please book through the branch and NOT via the online booking calendar. The relevant contact details are on the training schedule of each branch.
* Important note to students:
Before attending the Library Training Sessions, it is essential that you join myUnisa as the training sessions are hands on practicals. Your student number and myUnisa password are required in order to access various online services and resources.
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Send enquiries or feedback about the training we offer to: bib-oplei@unisa.ac.za