Main Library Opening Hours

Please be advised of the Library Opening Hours, with effect, Monday, 05 October 2020:

* A MAXIMUM OF 200 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE MAIN LIBRARY DURING THE OPENING HOURS

Protocols:

• Security protocols at the entrance to the Library (Student card; letter of  invite, completion of quarantine certificate, temperature check)
• Use hand sanitisers as provided when entering.
• Face masks to be worn at all times
• Maintain a 2 meter distance between people.
• Use of designated/demarcated spaces in the Library
• Wash hands regularly.
• Protective screens have been installed at all service counters.
• Discussion/seminar rooms will not be available.
• Please wipe your desk with sanitiser when you leave
• Please wipe your computer keyboard with sanitiser when you leave.
• No browsing is permitted
• The computer labs in the Library are available for use. (Limited spaces due to social distancing)

  Return or issue of books

• No browsing is permitted. If a book is needed, ask a staff member at the faculty hub to retrieve it for you. (Shelves are cordoned off)
• Use the self-checkout machine where possible to issue books.
• The surface of the Circulation desk will be sanitised after each transaction.
• When returning books, please make use of the drop box at the entrance to the Library.
• All returned books will be placed in the UV Box for disinfection. 

Please note that the Virtual Services will still continue as usual:

Faculty Librarian & Research Support

• Science & Pharmacy - 046 603 8689 (v.menze@ru.ac.za)
• Commerce & Law - 046 603 8062 (j.otto@ru.ac.za)
• Humanities & Education - 046 603 7341 (l.cartwright@ru.ac.za)
• Scholarly Communication – 046 603 7307 (d.martindale@ru.ac.za)
• Circulation queries/short loans/renewals, logins, etc. - 046 603 8462/046 603 8463 (j.nene@ru.ac.za ); (n.fumbatha@ru.ac.za )
• General enquiries: library@ru.ac.za

Opening Hours