Free entrance and use of the special collections in CPUT Libraries for research purposes to students, staff, researchers and members of the public
Special Collection Services hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
Researchers are allowed to download, email, scan or photocopy sections of information within the copyright legislation provided there is no risks of damaging an item.
The use of digital cameras, laptops and data storage devices are allowed. Researchers are not allowed to use sticky notes or any type of adhesive flag when marking pages in a special collections book or item.
Support offered: Staff assist users to identify and locate material of interest and answer questions about holdings.
Visits to the Wellington Library by public and community members, to use Local History and Genealogy (LHG) collections are permitted by prior appointments.
To make an appointment to visit the Wellington library for genealogy research purposes, please send an email to the following Wellington library special collections staff:
Mrs Amohelang Boyce - boycea@cput.ac.za
Mrs Portia Rhode - rhodep@cput.a.za
Mrs Boyce or Mrs Rhode confirm by email the date and time slot for a researcher’s appointment to Wellington library.
Kindly note that researchers must provide information or details about the research enquiry by email to Mrs Boyce or Mrs Rhode prior to an appointment.
