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Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world.
Online Journals
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments across diverse fields through our collection of online journals. Access peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and scholarly publications to support your academic and professional work.
Mendeley
A free reference manager that can help you store, organize, note, share and cite references and research data.
OPAC
Search the library's catalogue online, making it easy to find books, journals, and other resources available in the collection.
EndNote
EndNote is a reference management tool used by researchers, students, and academics to collect, organize, and cite sources. It helps users manage bibliographies, insert citations into documents, and format references in various citation styles quickly and accurately.
Library guides
Institutional Repositories
Theses & Dissertations
Access research work submitted by University of Fort Hare students, offering valuable insights and references across various academic disciplines.
Past Exam Papers
Enhance your exam preparation with a collection of past exam papers. Review previous questions, understand exam formats, and practice effectively to boost your confidence and performance across various subjects.
Clippings Collection
Explore our clipping collections, featuring curated articles, news stories, and significant publications on a variety of topics. These collections provide valuable insights into historical and current events, offering a wealth of information for research and study.
UFH Publications
Explore a range of academic and scholarly works published by the University of Fort Hare, showcasing research and contributions from faculty and students.
Inaugural Lectures
Discover insightful inaugural lectures delivered by esteemed faculty members, showcasing groundbreaking research and expertise across various fields.
UFH Graduation
Find key details about UFH graduation ceremonies, including dates, requirements, and important guidelines for graduating students.
D-Space
UFH's customisable digital repository system, enabling the secure storage, access, and preservation of digital content.
Vital Repository
Explore the SEALS Digital Commons, which hosts the digital collections of academic institutions in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Figshare
Figshare is a provider of open research repository infrastructure. Our solutions help organizations and researchers share, showcase and manage their research outputs in a discoverable, citable, reportable and transparent way.
Library contact and operating hours
Alice Campus
1 King Williams Town Road
Alice
Tel: +27 (0)40 602 2441
Semester Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 00:00
Friday: 08:30 – 20:30
Saturday: 08:30 – 16:00
Sunday: 13:30 – 17:30
Vacation Hours
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Saturday & Sunday Closed
Bhisho Campus
Independance Avenue
Bhisho, King Williams Town
Tel: +27 (0)40 608 3460
Semester Hours
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Friday: 08:30 – 15:30
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Vacation Hours
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Saturday & Sunday Closed
East London Campus
50 Church Street
East London
Tel: +27 (0)43 704 7105
Semester Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 22:00
Friday: 08:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00
Vacation Hours
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 16:30
Saturday & Sunday Closed