Ensuring fair access to resources for all students and staff.
The Library and Information Services (LIS) circulation desk is located on Level 0 (Ground Floor). All loan periods, recalls, renewals, and reserved material policies are determined by the Library Committee to ensure equitable access for the entire CUT community.
Borrowing Eligibility
- Only holders of a valid CUT I.D. card or an External User card may borrow books and other LIS materials.
- Your CUT I.D. card (when used as an LIS card) and External User card are strictly non-transferable.
Loan Rules & Responsibilities
To maintain a well-functioning library, all users are expected to adhere to the following general policies:
Renewals & Early Returns
Books may be renewed for a further loan period before or on the expiry date. You are also welcome to return books before their expiry date.
Recalled Items
Issued books may be recalled after 14 days if another user requires them. If a book is reserved, the loan period will not be extended.
User Responsibility
Users are fully responsible for any books issued against their name. Please ensure all items removed from the LIS have been properly checked out to you.
Fines & Penalties
Fines, as determined by the CUT Librarian, are charged to encourage the timely return of materials for the benefit of all students.
Regular Book Returns
Fines for late returns are calculated at R1.00 per book, per day, up to a maximum of R50.00.
Short Loan Collection
Short loan material is for a 2-hour, in-library use only. Late returns incur a fine of R2.00 per item, per hour, up to a maximum of R50.00.
Fine Payment Process
1. No Cash Accepted: The LIS does not handle cash payments for fines.
2. Sign the Form: An Admission of Guilt form must be signed at the LIS circulation desk.
3. Account Debit: The LIS Librarian forwards the form to the Accounts Department, and the due amount is automatically debited from your student account.
Important Library Policies
Suspension of Privileges
In addition to fines, failure to respond to requests for the return of overdue material will result in the suspension of your LIS borrowing privileges, in accordance with Library Committee regulations.
Departing Procedures
All students and staff members must clear their LIS account (return all books and settle any fines) before graduating or leaving CUT.
Reference Works & Lost Items
Reference works may only be consulted within the LIS and cannot be borrowed.
Any library material found discarded in residences or lecture halls should be handed in at the LIS immediately.
