The Africana library houses a special collection relating to Africa. The purpose is to develop a knowledge-base about Africa for research purposes. University's theses and dissertations are also kept in this unit. This section operates on a closed stack system and material can only be loaned for two (2)) hours. Suggested link South African History Online Kara Heritage Institute: Founder Dr Mathole Motshekga http://www.kara.co.za/home.htm For more information contact the Africana Librarian
The collection is situated on the Second Floor and operates on a closed stack system. COLLECTION The collection comprises the following types of publications: Legal and parliamentary: These are publications that emanate from the legislative-making process of parliament and include the following documents: http://www.info.gov.za/documents/index.htm Accessing government gazettes Government gazettes published prior 1994 are available in printed format at 2 nd floor and those published after 1994 may be accessed electronically as follows. Administrative These are publications that deal primarily with the administration of the country. They include commissions of inquiry, statistical publications, e.tc. http://www.polity.org.za/polity/govdocs/commissions/index.html Scientific: These are research publications of local and foreign governments and inter governmental organizations such as the United Nations (UN), New Partnership for Africa 's Development NEPAD, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Health Organisation (WHO). http://www.nepad.org/2005/files/home.php http://www.imf.org/external/index.htm South Africa Government Online http://www.info.gov.za/aboutgovt/index.htm Government leaders http://www.info.gov.za/leaders/index.htm Speeches and statements by ministers http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/index.htm OTHER USEFUL websites Independent Electoral Commission Parliament Parliamentary Monitoring Group University Archives : The Archives Section is placed in the library, presently attached to the Africana Section. The Archives sub-division has been established to appraise, collect, organize, make available and preserve records of historical, legal, fiscal, and/ administrative value to the University of Limpopo. The Africana collects and preserves archival material concerned with the University's administration, staff, and students, functions, history, and development. For more information contact the Africana Librarian |
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