The Women’s University in Africa Library provides equal, easy access to high-quality information resources to support your research, learning, and academic success.Below is everything you need to know about borrowing privileges, loan durations, and library account guidelines.
Maximum Allowance: Up to 10 physical books simultaneously across all university library branches.
Loan Duration: 30 Days (4 Weeks) per checkout.
Renewal Privileges: Eligible for up to 2 consecutive renewals (online or in-person), provided no hold has been placed by another patron.
Special Privileges: Priority reservation rights for core academic research materials and course teaching texts.
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Maximum Allowance: Up to 5 physical books at any given time.
Loan Duration: 14 Days (2 Weeks) per checkout.
Renewal Privileges: Eligible for 1 renewal prior to the due date.
Key Information:
Access to general collection materials, professional development guides, and reference resources.
Standard access to short-loan course reserves upon request at the circulation desk.
Maximum Allowance: Up to 6 physical books simultaneously.
Loan Duration: 14 Days (2 Weeks) per checkout.
Renewal Privileges: Eligible for 1 online or desk renewal if the item is not requested by another borrower.
Key Information:
Access to specialized dissertation collections, thesis archives, and advanced research databases. Courtesy email alerts 48 hours prior to due dates to help manage intensive study schedules.
Maximum Allowance: Up to 4 physical books simultaneously.
Loan Duration: 7 Days (1 Week) per checkout.
Renewal Privileges: Eligible for 1 renewal extension before the due date.
Key Information:
Direct access to main course textbooks, recommended reading lists, and general collection literature.
Short-Term Reserves (2-hour in-library use) for high-demand exam and coursework textbooks.
Easy account tracking and standard 2-day return reminders via your university email.
Drop off your items at the main circulation desk anytime during open hours..
Always check the date stamp located on the back inside cover of your book or log in to your online library account to track due dates.
Eligible items can be renewed at the circulation desk or online prior to the due date, provided no other patron has placed a hold on them.
Books returned after the due date will attract a penalty fee of $1 per day. Please return items promptly to avoid account suspension or late return fees.
Items overdue by more than 30 days are declared lost. Patrons will be billed the full replacement cost of the book plus a $10.00 administrative processing fee.
All outstanding library loans and fines must be cleared prior to graduation or end-of-semester transcript release.
