If you would like to email a department at the library, please use one of the following links. This catalogue contains the collection of library materials of the following libraries. Cape town az by sean fraser is an indispensable, userfriendly guide to the mother city, featuring. City closes cape libraries, limits number of people in. Is city of cape town library services your favourite libraries in cape town. A while back i did a post on free things to do in cape town with kids and included visiting a library during story time as one of the free options. Cape town, western cape ninety9cents is a fullservice, integrated advertising agency with offices in cape town. This university examined the students of several colleges, like victoria college stellenbosch, and the south african college, cape town and others, which today are universities in their own right. Quick search function that allows you to access the collection of all the libraries in the city. The auhefaugust centre for the book, a veteran of queen victoria street, made. It is one of 104 libraries within the city of cape town library and information services. To national librarian prepares monthly library reports for su. A visit to this vibrant, buzzing city circling the iconic table mountain is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable, fantastic experiences of a life time.
The libraries that are managed by the the western cape government have an online library catalogue. Find your next opportunity and apply today important company, has a vacancy for a qualified librarian who will follow established policies and practices. The online library catalogue function is only for libraries managed by the the western cape government. Choose from 7 librarian cape town jobs on south africas biggest job offers site. Central library, cape town, cape town, western cape. Choose from 3 library assistant cape town jobs on south africas biggest job offers site. Currently 3 library assistant cape town jobs mitula jobs. Main rd, newlands, western cape, 7700, south africa, cape town. Cape town libraries expat cape town cape town public. The central library is 56yearsold and stocks books in all 11 languages. Return old library items in cape town without a fine cape town etc.
The central library adjacent to the company gardens in the cape town cbd is the largest of all the cape town libraries. Library and information studies centre university of cape town introduction any%global%quality%assessment% lis%programs% would%require. This project is an initiative of the western cape government. This library is affiliated with university of cape town other info. There are 90 plus computers plus free wifi for library members. The centre for the book lies not far from the planetarium in cape town, one of 5. If youre a member of the city of cape town libraries you can use the city. It is housed in the old volunteer drill hall right next to the city hall building on the grand parade. If you are a visitor to cape town, you may obtain a card for r70, and borrow three books. Administration adult services user services youth services. Coetzee, 2 books deon meyer, 2 books phillida brooke.
Western cape government online library catalogue western. A warm welcome to cape town, south africas beautiful mother city. The soft sandstone of the upper reaches of the building was the perfect material to support fairly elaborate and often intricate carved decoration. Here is the list of library story times in cape town bloubergstrand monday and wednesday 3pm ages 8 9. Renew online or by phone city of commerce public library. Its mission is to promote a culture of reading, writing and publishing in local languages and easy access to books for all. If youre a member of the city of cape town libraries you can use the city of cape towns online library service where you can use. There are 102 libraries which you may use with your central library card in and around cape town. Renewing your library books online raising the bar. Library western cape libraries durbanville public library, durbanville, cape town, western cape, south africa. This book just doesnt cut it, unfortunately, especially if youre a young traveler looking for cool places to explore. See 7 photos and 2 tips from 100 visitors to cape town central library. The city offers a number of online services for use by all residents of cape town.
Its a centre of learning where you can lend books, music and art. The centre for the book is an outreach unit of the national library of south africa. Central library cape town is situated in the cape town cbd, across from the grand parade. Pinelands public library western cape and cape town. Cape town is on its way to becoming the first city in south africa to offer free internet access at every public library. The opac is a service provided by the city of cape town which allows the public access to the catalogue in order to search for library material.
University of cape town libraries uct libraries is the library system of the university of cape town uct in cape town, south africa the chancellor oppenheimer library is the main library in the library system and is located on ucts upper campus, with seven branch libraries situated across various campuses. We have 104 library and information service points, including 102 libraries, one satellite library, and a mobile library service. The webpals service accommodates libraries managed by the provincial government of the western cape and does not include the libraries that fall under the city of cape town. Library members can use the internet to renew library materials, search the online catalogue, or access library information. Already, three years since the launch of the citys groundbreaking smart cape access project, the number of residents who have signed on to use this service has topped 26 000. You have officially renewed your library books online.
It was the carnegie grant that made it what it is today a centre of excellence. Below the personal data information you will see overview materials in loan. Personal data documents on loan documents on hold renewals. The top ten overdue items at libraries across the city of cape town are. The city of cape town announced additional measures to help reduce. Private bag x16 7848 cape town constantia 021 7940580 donateabook is a greatergood south africa campaign starting on world book day, 23 april, promoting literacy and the joy of reading in communities without access to books. City of cape town online public access catalogue opac e.
Fish hoek public library western cape and cape town. Centre for the book queen victoria street cape town. There is a special menu for the library, as well as a sugar buffet and sugar and spice buffet for guests to indulge in. The university has six faculties, which address students teaching and. The citys library management system is called brocade and library users may use 1 library card to access all libraries in the city. Library western cape libraries fish hoek public library, fish hoek, cape town, western cape, south africa city of cape town municipality library hours are subject to change without prior notice.
Central library in cape town libraries cape town south. Unfortunately, i have yet to find a cape town guidebook that is equal to or anywhere near as good as my own research. It came into existence through the national library of south africa act, 1998 act 92 of 1998, thereby amalgamating the former state library in pretoria and the former south african library in cape town. How to renew your library books online kurt wyngaard.
The central library cape town is situated on the corner of parade and darling streets in the cape town city centre. Yes, we must ensure that our books are equally available to all, so library users who fail to return their books on time will be fined. It is a beautiful building steeped in history and is well positioned in the centre of the city. From then on it began to develop its unique character as a national reference library devoted to research based on its extensive stock, with a concurrent name change in 1967 to. There are 105 public libraries in cape town and almost one in five people living in cape town is holding a membership card to the cape town library services. The university of cape town is south africas oldest university and is one of africas leading teaching and research institutions. Even though many people have changed to reading their books online or through other digital platforms, there are some people who still visit the library. I will say, however, that this was the better of the other cpt guidebooks that i looked to purchase. If youre a library member of any of the libraries managed by the western cape government you can use online library catalogue to. Library members can use the internet to renew library materials, search the online catalogue. The citys libraries not only loan out books but provide access to electronic resources and community programmes and events. Central library cape town is a public library in cape town, south africa.
During south african library week, patrons will be able to return all. It was originally built to house the university of the cape of good hope. Library and information services department city of cape town. Access to the opac is also available from any internet supporting device.
Library western cape libraries pinelands public library, pinelands, cape town, western cape, south africa city of cape town municipality library hours are subject to change without prior notice monday. There are public libraries in most of cape towns suburbs and also further afield. Remember that you can only renew your library books online a. Anyway i thought it might be useful as a separate post should anyone just want this info. You can renew your library books online by following the tutorial below or telephonically. The library continued as a legal deposit library until 1954, when this function was taken over by the city of cape town. Central library includes lending and reference services as well as specialised art and music sections. University of cape town library and information studies centre. This valentines day we will be making body scrubs for you to take home, and watercolor positivity cards for you to share with someone else. This loggia is above the main entrance, and the exuberance of its detail owes something, however remote, to the decorated sandstone buildings of lecce in southern italy. Libraries jobs in cape town, western cape may 2020. Cape town airports flybrary book swap centre a novel concept. The national library of south africa nlsa is situated in cape town, with a second branch in pretoria.
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