Who holds the keys to higher learning?

Who holds the keys to higher learning?

By Jillian Viljoen

 

Coming to university can be quite daunting. You have successfully completed the application and registration phases, and now you need to find your way around the campus to attend lectures, tutorials, and pracs. Then you have assignments and essays to submit, each with its own deadlines. Where do you go to find the relevant information? Who can help you? No need to panic. The library has resources and staff to assist you through your journey. We got you covered. We are here to help.

 

The library provides:

·       access to print and online resources, including books, journals, databases, and e-books,
·       specialized support like research assistance,
·       training on the effective use of the online resources,
·       study areas and printing facilities,
·       Wi-Fi.

   

These services, and so many more, are available daily at no extra cost. All you need to do is contact the library and ask for assistance. You can phone, email, or visit in person. The staff is eager and willing to assist with any query to enrich your academic life.

If you are looking for a service on campus that holds the keys to higher learning, that will provide research support throughout your academic endeavours, look no further than the library. Use this vital service, and the benefits will bear fruit as you progress.

 

Jon Bing, a Norwegian author and law professor at the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law, and the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo, said, “To ask why we need libraries at all, when there is so much information available elsewhere, is about as sensible as asking if roadmaps are necessary now that there are so very many roads.”

Sidney Sheldon, an American author, said, “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.”

 

Put the library to the test. See if these quotes are true. Your academic journey is all about you,

 

References:

Anon. (2023). Best quotes about libraries librarians and library and information science. https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2018/05/quotes-libraries-librarians-library-information-science.html [Accessed 16-02-2026]

Anon. (n.d.). Jon Bing. https://grokipedia.com/page/jon_bing [Accessed 25-02-2026]

Anon. (2026). Sidney Sheldon. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9068.Sidney_Sheldon [Accessed 25-02-2026]