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A WORLD OF
KNOWLEGDE
The Varsity College campus libraries, as part of the wider
IIE library, provide access to a broad range of hard copy
and online books, periodicals and journals. The libraries
are part of SABINET, a network that provides access to the
resources of all campuses as well as those of other private
and public institutions that are part of SABINET.
The online database, Ebscohost, provides access to millions
of full text academic articles while the Jutastat database
covers case law material. Ebrary provides access to a wide
range of full electronic books relevant to The IIE faculties
which are Information and Communications Technology,
Commerce, Social Sciences and Humanities. There are
additional subjects, such as education, that support
research and teaching and learning. Additionally,
some campuses have affiliations with particular
libraries in their cities.
While our libraries offer extensive access, it is the service
that defines them. Focus is placed on a support system
that enables students to develop academic literacy. Our
Librarians, together with our Academic Development
Coordinators, educate students on how to research
effectively and reference correctly. Information and Digital
Literacy sessions are timetabled to ensure that all students
acquire these important skills.
The library is the academic heart of each Varsity College
campus, a vibrant yet serene environment that encourages
deep engagement with knowledge as well as collaboration
with and networking among our students.
As well as comprehensive physical archives, our libraries
are digital treasure troves of information, including online
databases (with over a million published entries) virtual
learning spaces and access to The IIE library and those of
other higher education institutions across South Africa.
All this access can be a little overwhelming, which is why
we have highly trained Librarians on hand at all times to
guide and assist you. Our Librarians are also responsible
for providing Academic Support sessions, short workshops
designed to give students confidence and skills in database
use, academic writing, research and referencing.