Here to Support Your Learning
Vision & Mission
Library Vision
To achieve excellence in resources and information services, strengthening UFH’s standing in the academic world.
Library Mission
To deliver high-quality information services and resources that empower the university community in teaching, learning, research, and innovation. Our mission is to foster skills essential for independent, lifelong learning, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic advancement of the nation and beyond.
Library Staff
Directorate
Director Libraries
Connie Bitso
Deputy Director
Andile B Magocoba
Librarians
Acting Manager: Library Systems & Technologies
Siyathemba Tshebi
Manager: Digital Service
Londeka Dlamini
Senior Librarian: Information & User Services
Alice Campus
Thobela Buyana
Acting Senior Librarian: Information & User Services
East London Campus
Esethu Dlabantu
Senior Librarian: Special Collections
Alice Campus
Simphiwe Dlepu
Senior Librarian: Special Collections
Alice Campus
Pumla Hayley Ndlela
Senior Librarian: Research Services and Digital Scholarship (Acting)
Alice Campus
Sibongiseni Mrwashu
Information Librarian (Management & Commerce)
Alice Campus
Liyaduma Balfour
Information Librarian
Alice Campus
Ntombizandile Petela
Information Librarian
Alice Campus
Thembisa Dyakalashe
Information Librarian
East London Campus
Nombasa Manzana
Information Librarian
East London Campus
Thembisa Dyakalashe
Lending Services Librarian
Alice Campus
Sipho Nelson Jekwa
Acting Lending Services Librarian
East London Campus
Fundiswa Siqangwe
Acquisitions Librarian
Alice Campus
Lumka Mankayi
Periodicals Librarian
Alice Campus
Thandiswa Julia Mkonqo
Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
Alice Campus
Busisiwe Ngcobo
Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
Alice Campus
Phakama Mlumbi
Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
Alice Campus
Vusiwe Gwane
Acting Scholarly Librarian
Alice Campus
Unam Precious Kolomana
Assistant Librarian
Alice Campus
Ndzima Samuel Mbongisa
Library Assistants
Senior Library Assistant
East London Campus
Andile Ndzelani
Senior Library Assistant
East London Campus
Lunga Ndava
Senior Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Mandlakazi Patience Mlata
Senior Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Phumelela Mafu
Library Assistant
East London Campus
Cordelia Nkohla
Library Assistant
East London Campus
Likhona Matyana
Library Assistant
East London Campus
Ntsikelelo Ntsiko
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Busisa Ndiza
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Malusi Kembe
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Mxolisi Louise Nogqwazi
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Nosipho Langa
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Olga Vuyolwethu Ndumbaro
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Siyabonga Bester
Library Assistant
Alice Campus
Zolile Dayile
Support Staff
Digital Curator
Thandeka Mgadule
Library ICT Technician & Systems Assistant
Xolisa Jevu
Administrator
Unam Precious Kolomana
Use of the Library
Eligibility and Registration
Students, staff, and registered external borrowers may use the Library and borrow materials in accordance with Library regulations. The University Librarian may grant access to other individuals as deemed appropriate. Library registration for students is valid for the duration of their student ID card, typically one semester or a year.
Suspension of Library Privileges
Borrowers who violate Library regulations may face suspension from Library access for up to five days at the University Librarian’s discretion. For more serious breaches, the University Librarian may recommend a longer suspension to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, who will determine the re-admission date.
Legal Offences
Any user committing an offence related to Library use, whether under Common Law or Statute, will face legal prosecution.
Cell Phone Policy
Users must turn off their cell phones before entering the Library. Operating a cell phone inside the Library incurs a R50.00 fine.
Noise and Disruptions
Users must refrain from raising their voices, creating noise, or engaging in disruptive activities such as smoking, eating, or drinking inside the Library.
Handling Library Materials
Books or periodicals removed from the shelves for in-Library reading should be left on the table after use, rather than reshelved by users.
Damage and Marking of Library Materials
Users are prohibited from marking, writing on, or otherwise damaging Library materials. Borrowers returning damaged or marked items will be held responsible for the damage unless it was recorded at checkout.
Tampering with Library Identifications
Tampering with Library markings, such as removing or covering ownership identifiers, is prohibited. Possession of altered Library materials is an offence, unless reported to the University Librarian for inspection.
Theft or Removal of Materials
Users attempting to remove Library materials illegally, or found in possession of such items, are considered to have attempted or committed theft unless proof to the contrary is provided.
Return of Unattended Library Materials
Any user who finds Library materials unattended outside the Library must return them to the Library immediately.
Possession of Materials from Other Libraries
The University Librarian will confiscate any materials identified as belonging to another Library if it appears they were not legally borrowed. Verification will be sought with the owning Library. Materials not legally borrowed will be returned to the owning Library, with the University Librarian assisting in further investigation if requested.
Copyright Responsibility
Users are responsible for understanding and complying with South African Copyright Law and related regulations. Library equipment and materials must not be used to infringe or bypass copyright, nor should any infringing materials be brought into the Library.
Library contact and operating hours
Alice Campus
1 King Williams Town Road
Alice
Tel: +27 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
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 16:30
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Bhisho Campus
Independance Avenue
Bhisho, King Williams Town
Tel: +27 40 608 3460
Semester Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 08:30 – 15:30
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Vacation Hours
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 16:00
Saturday & Sunday Closed
East London Campus
50 Church Street
East London
Tel: +27 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