Sol Plaatje University Library

16/04/2026

Wishing our Library Director a very happy birthday! Your leadership, vision, and dedication continue to shape the Library into a dynamic space for learning, research, and innovation. May the year ahead bring you continued success, good health, and many more milestones

18/03/2026

📚 SOL PLAATJE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 📚
LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATION 2026 (16-20 March 2026)
🎉 Join Us as We Celebrate Library Week! 🎉
Theme: “Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures”
📅 Date: 19 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: SPU Library Entrance
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📖 AMNESTY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT
Do you have overdue library books with fines?
✅ Return your books without any penalty
📅 From 16 – 20 March 2026
Take advantage of this opportunity to clear your record!
There will be activities and goodies for the participants
Who Can Attend?
All students and staff are warmly invited to join the celebration

26/02/2026

Need a quiet space for individual or group work? Booking a study room at the SPU Library is quick and easy.

Follow our step-by-step guide
Secure your space in advance
Study without distractions
Click here: https://spu-za.libcal.com/r/new and book your room today.

31/10/2025

We’re pleased to announce that the SPU Library now subscribes to SAGE Research Methods. Discover videos, case studies, datasets, and practical tools designed to make your research journey easier and more effective. Below is a step by step guide on how to access the resource. Start using it today by clicking here https://spu-za.libguides.com/az/az-database-82564529

16/10/2025

SPU hosted its inaugural Open Access Symposium today, a significant milestone marked by Prof. Meyer’s signing of the Berlin Declaration, demonstrating the University’s strong commitment to open knowledge and equal access to information.

16/10/2025

Prof. Meyer officially signing the Berlin Declaration today during the SPU Open Access Symposium, reaffirming our commitment to open and equitable access to knowledge.

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

Mr. Mahlangu, Library Director, delivering his presentation on Open Science.

16/10/2025

Mr. Lerato Skonyela is chairing the first session of the SPU Open Access Symposium which is currently underway

16/10/2025

The SPU Open Access Symposium is currently underway! Prof. Ntaeaborwa is delivering an insightful presentation, sharing valuable perspectives on open access and its role in advancing research visibility and accessibility