Nelson Mandela University Library

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Nelson Mandela University Library and Information Services (LIS) is the research hub of the Nelson Mandela University

The main campus library is located in a nature reserve in Summerstrand South, a suburb in the beautiful coastal city of Port Elizabeth. The other branch libraries are Summerstrand North, 2nd Avenue (also in Summerstrand), the Business School, Missionvale, a northern suburb of Port Elizabeth and Saasveld in George, a town on the beautiful Garden Route.

04/06/2026

Where are you planning to publish your next article?

Choosing the right journal can be challenging. The Open Journal Finder helps researchers identify potential journals that align with their research interests and publication goals.
Explore OJF: https://library.mandela.ac.za/Publishing-Support

Have you used a journal finder tool before? Share your experience below!

01/06/2026

Exam Time is Here! 🎓📚

📖 The Library is here to support you with study spaces, resources, and assistance throughout the exam period.
Extended Library Hours: https://library.mandela.ac.za/Library-Hours

Good luck to all our students as you prepare for and write your exams. Remember, success comes from preparation, focus, and taking care of yourself along the way.

Demonstration of JoVE's Research and Education Resources 26/05/2026

Bring Science to Life with JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)🎥

Explore research and learning through high-quality scientific videos with JoVE. From laboratory demonstrations to expert-led educational content, JoVE helps students and researchers better understand complex concepts through visual learning.

- Peer-reviewed scientific videos
- Interactive learning for students
- Supports teaching, research & laboratory skills
- Access trusted content across multiple disciplines

Start exploring JoVE today and enhance your teaching, learning, and research experience!
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/mandela.ac.za?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjove.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5QvLHScmEg

Demonstration of JoVE's Research and Education Resources An overview of all of JoVE's resources including; Methods Journal, ...

19/05/2026

Discover, Share & Showcase Your Research with Figshare!

Looking for a platform to store and share your research outputs? Figshare allows researchers, academics, and students to upload, preserve, and share research data, figures, presentations, datasets, and more — all in one place.

✅ Increase the visibility of your research
✅ Share data openly and securely
✅ Receive a DOI for your work
✅ Support collaboration and research impact

Start exploring today and make your research more discoverable! https://mandela.figshare.com/

19/05/2026

Update: The water supply at the 2nd Avenue Library has been restored.

Library Notice:
Please note that the bathrooms at the 2nd Avenue Library are currently without water.

Students are kindly requested to use alternative facilities until the issue is resolved.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

18/05/2026

Library Notice:
Please note that the bathrooms at the 2nd Avenue Library are currently without water.

Students are kindly requested to use alternative facilities until the issue is resolved.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

18/05/2026

Discover a Smarter Way to Read Academic Journals with BrowZine

Access, read, and stay up to date with your favourite scholarly journals anytime, anywhere https://browzine.com/libraries/2945 With BrowZine, you can:

✅ Browse thousands of academic journals by subject
✅ Read full-text articles on your phone, tablet, or laptop
✅ Create your own personal bookshelf of favourite journals
✅ Get notified when new issues are published
✅ Save and share articles easily for your research and studies

Whether you are working on assignments, research projects, or simply exploring new knowledge, BrowZine helps you keep current with the latest academic content.

12/05/2026

ATT: NMU Researchers
Find the right open-access journal in seconds, using Nelson Mandela University's existing institutional agreements, at no cost to you. https://mandela.openjournalfinder.com/

12/05/2026

📢 Notice: George Library Closure:

Please be advised that George Library will be closed on 12 May 2026 due to severe weather conditions.

Please make use of our online resources during this time. https://library.mandela.ac.za/

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