How to use the MyUNISA library

Below are the steps on how to use the MyUNISA library in South Africa:

  1. Go to the Unisa Library website: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library.
  2. Sign in using your student number and myUnisa password.
  3. Click on the “My Library” tab.

To search for books:

  1. Enter your search terms in the search bar.
  2. You can narrow down your search by selecting a subject area or by using other filters.
  3. Click on the “Search” button.

To borrow a book:

  1. Find the book you want to borrow and click on the “Borrow” button.
  2. You will need to select a pickup location and a pickup date.
  3. Click on the “Borrow” button again to confirm your request.

To renew a book:

  1. Find the book you want to renew and click on the “Renew” button.
  2. You can renew a book up to 3 times.
  3. Click on the “Renew” button again to confirm your request.

To access e-resources:

  1. Click on the “Find e-resources” link.
  2. This will take you to a list of all the electronic resources that the Unisa Library subscribes to.
  3. You can search for a specific resource by title, subject, or publisher.

To get help:

If you need help using the MyUNISA library, you can contact the library staff by phone, email, or live chat.

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Tips for using the MyUNISA library:

  • You can create a saved search to quickly find books on a topic that you are interested in.
  • You can set up email alerts to notify you when new books are added to the library that match your search criteria.
  • You can use the library’s online tutorials to learn more about how to use the different library resources.

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