𝐒𝐔 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 – 𝟐𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 08:00 – 22:00 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 08:00 – 17:30 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲: 10:00 – 16:30 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲: Closed 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨: libguides.sun.ac.za/hours

New article by Dr Zameka Sijadu, African Languages Dept: Reflection on students’ use of #English and #isiXhosa in meaning-making at a higher education institution #multilingualism #HigherEducation doi.org/10.1080/025721…

Library Vacation Hours 📅 Sat 28 Jun: 10:00–13:00 📅 Mon 1 Jul – Sat 20 Jul 🕗 Mon–Fri: 08:00–17:30 🕙 Sat: 10:00–13:00 ❌Sun: Closed 📅 From Sun 21 Jul: Term hours resume More info: libguides.sun.ac.za/hours

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela As we approach Mandela Day and the start of a new term on 21 July, let’s carry these words with us. Whether you’re facing exams, research deadlines, or personal challenges—remember: progress begins with perseverance

Dive into 32 thought-provoking chapters exploring the richness and diversity of African philosophy—past, present, and future. Ideal for students, researchers & anyone curious about the depth of African philosophical thought. Now available at SU Library bit.ly/4ltQQsZ

This book invites us to look beyond fear or anger—to see the unspoken sorrow beneath. A powerful read on identity, history & healing. 📚 Now at SU Library, Leisure Reading. #NewBook #SouthAfricanLit

Today we had the pleasure of introducing our 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to the SU Library with library 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 as part of their 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞. With 285 students the energy was contagious! 📚✨

Mandela Day | 18 July 2025 “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.” 📚 Visit our display opposite the Learning Commons 📖 Explore the Mandela Day Reading List 👉 bit.ly/3GRrzdd 🤝 Get involved on campus 👉 bit.ly/3THqpny #MandelaDay

4th #BeOpenAccessSmart webinar 🗓️ 17 Sept | 🕒 15:30-16:30 SAST/CET 🎙️ Prof. Rich Schneider How publishers use “license to publish” agreements to try to transfer all rights held by authors and contravene the spirit and goals of open access. 📍 Register sun.ac.za.libcal.com/event/15009298

Honours & MA students compared notes from their research on Stellenbosch in the turbulent 1980s: Schalk Bode on anti-conscription activism, Bella Oosthuizen on alternative music, Jesse Le Roux on queer organisation & Wilmari Hanekom on the contested politics of Intervarsity.

Did you know? In 2024, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 – 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟓𝟏𝟗,𝟓𝟕𝟗 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬! 🔍 That’s over half a million times our Library helped you discover knowledge and resources.💡Keep searching with your Library.

Today is International #LiteracyDay 📚 Literacy today means more than reading & writing on paper. It means navigating a world shaped by digital information, platforms & algorithms. Let’s invest in #DigitalLiteracy for every learner, everywhere: unesco.org/en/days/litera…

We’re helping students & researchers thrive in the digital age — from finding reliable sources to engaging critically with info. 📚💻 Do you prefer reading in print, online, or both? #InternationalLiteracyDay #DigitalLiteracy #LiteracyDay #SU_Library

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 continues! ✨ Visit our display opposite the Learning Commons & join our 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐖𝐢𝐧 Competition (closes 12 Sept, winner announced 15 Sept) Reading list: sun.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public… #LiteracyMonth

“Honouring our roots, imagining our future 🇿🇦 Let’s reimagine heritage, not just preserve it. #HeritageDay2025

This week we celebrate Heritage Day – a time to honour our roots and imagine our future together. ✨ #HeritageDay #UnityInDiversity

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 📢 #OAWeek2025 at SU Library 🗓️ 22 Oct 2025 | Hybrid 🎙️ Theme: Who Owns Our Knowledge? Join the conversation on ownership, access & equity in knowledge. More details to follow – keep an eye out! #OpenAccess #OpenAccessWeek2025 #OAWeek2025

New in our e-Reference Collection! The Encyclopedia of Tourism (2024 edition) offers comprehensive coverage of tourism theory, practice, and research — now available online to explore anytime. #Ebook #LibraryResources #tourism link-springer-com.ez.sun.ac.za/referencework/…

🎨 Join us Mon, 13 Oct (12:00–13:00) in the Library Auditorium for the 15th Manuscripts Centre Lecture, part of #Woordfees2025! Theme: Creative Inspiration – Using Archival Material from Special Collections 👩‍🏫 With Prof Kathryn Smith. ✨ Free entry!

Who owns our knowledge? Join us on 22 October for an engaging hybrid event exploring ownership, access, and equity in knowledge. #OpenAccess #OpenAccessWeek2025 #OAWeek2025 Stellenbosch University Library Register here: bit.ly/3KGzr2V