Library and Information Services

About us

The Sol Plaatje University Library is a functional and physical centrepiece of university life. The Sol Plaatje University Library Building has won numerous local and international awards. The Library Staff aim to offer cutting-edge resources and inspiring learning and collaborative spaces to meet the needs of the 21^st Century university community.

With friendly and professional staff skilled in digital literacy, research support and innovation, our library is positioned to support the Sol Plaatje University Community and the Northern Cape in pursuit of academic excellence.

Vision

Library and Information Services is poised to be a smart library of value in student success, research production and impact

Mission

Library and Information Services is committed to enhancing student success, research production and impact by offering seamless access to world-class information resources, inclusive learning spaces, and advanced information processing tools. Through smart technologies, personalized services, and collaborative efforts, we aim to drive the university’s vision of becoming a digital-first institution while fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

Our History

SPU’s library was established in 2014 to serve students with information and study needs. The first library was housed in the municipality library with 2 staff members and grew ever since. Today the library is a functional and physical centerpiece of university life. The library building has won numerous local and international awards.

SPU Library Staff aim to offer cutting-edge resources and inspiring learning and collaborative spaces to meet the needs of the 21st Century university community.

Our Services

Information resources
Spaces
Inter-Library Loans
Information management skills
Consultation
Information processing Tool