Library

STAFF

Peggy Myeza-Mabuza

Senior Librarian

Master’s degree in Library Studies (Magister Bibliotheca-M.Bibl)
Advanced Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor degree in Library Studies
Diploma in Library Studies
Certificate in Library Studies

Library Staff

1. Charles Futhi Shongwe – MSc Education for Sustainability,
Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Studies, Diploma in Library Studies, Certificate in Library Studies

2. Ncamsile R. Msibi – Bachelor’s degree in Library Studies; Diploma in Library Studies, Certificate in teleMARC, Certificate in Library Studies

3. Tshengisile Ellen Dube – Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Higher Certificate in Accounting, Diploma in Business Studies

4. Nokuthula Thembani Gina – Certificates in Typing, Office Practice and Computer Understanding

Ngwane Teachers’ college Library is committed to facilitating access to high quality information resources and services through a team of skilled and knowledgeable staff and welcoming physical environments.

We serve as the center of academic information for the Ngwane Teachers’ College Community. We are a Technology Access Centre for the University of Eswatini Institute of Distance Education; where UNESWA distance learning students access technology and information closer to their place of employment or residence, providing the highest level of information resources and services in support of teaching and learning.

Our Vision

To reflect excellence by being the first and best choice for our students and visitors in their search for information.

Our Mission

To enable access to extensive collections
To support users’ needs for research, teaching & learning information resources
To support digital and information literacy for lifelong learning
To move towards digitization of primary research materials and research outputs of the college

Our Long Term Goals

Enrich the library collection: Print, digital, data, and archival collections of the our library are fundamental building blocks for the College’s teaching, research, and public service. Building and managing collections to provide access to a broad array of scholarly information resources in support of teaching and learning remains one of our highest priorities.
Maximise access to information resources: We are continually working towards adopting new techniques to identify, find, and use information resources. As times and users change, the library must adjust and implement fresh systems to provide better, faster, and broader access and support.

e-resources

sections

Collections

Reference

Special Collections

Open Shelves

Computers

Journals

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn

“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.” – Roald Dahl

“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich

Library Regulations

Membership:

All registered students of the College and members of staff are automatically members of the library.
Accredited visiting College members shall be treated as College Staff or College Students as the case may be.

Use of the Library:

Only registered members of the Library are entitled to the facilities of the Library. Such registered members are required to abide by the rules and regulations governing the use of the Library. The Librarian reserves the right to refuse admission of a non-member to the Library.

Library visits:

Requests to visit the Library should be communicated to the Librarian well in advance.

Library Rules:

Talking and noise in the Library is strictly prohibited, except on designated areas as may be identified from time to time by the Librarian.
Library users found making noise in the Library building shall be asked to leave the Library forthwith.
Smoking and eating are not permitted in the Library.
Bags, briefcases, raincoats, and umbrellas shall not be taken into the Library, but should be left at the foyer. Such belongings shall be left at the owner’s risk.
Study tables must not be “booked” by leaving personal possessions on them. Randomly, such personal possessions are liable for removal by the Library Staff.
Desks and furniture must not be moved without the permission of the Librarian.
No Library book shall be taken out of the Library without first being presented at the Circulation Desk.
Books, other than library books being returned, should not normally be taken into the Library.
Readers must leave the Library building promptly at closing time.
Books/Journals must be left on the tables where they were used. They should not be returned to the shelves.
Library materials must not be marked, defaced, or mutilated.
Borrowers shall not, by private arrangement, pass on books to others.

Procedures for Borrowing Materials:

Book Issues:

- Library books shall be issued to a prospective borrower upon presentation of the College/Library Identity Card.
- Number of items to be borrowed and the loan period are categorised as follows:
Category
No. of Items
Loan Period
Students
6
14 days
Academic Staff
10
1 semester
- Books may be renewed once only provided they are not required by other persons.
- Books already out on loan to another borrower may be reserved.
- Journals, reference and special collection materials shall not be removed from the Library except with the express permission of the Librarian.
- Library materials are issued Monday to Friday, Saturdays
- The Librarian may call for the return of a book at any time.

Library Offenses and Penalties:
Failure to return borrowed material on dues date:

Material borrowed from the Library become overdue after the borrowing period prescribed in these regulations has expired. The onus is on the borrower to return the material on the date due.
A penalty will be imposed for books not returned on the expiry date.
A borrower who fails to return a borrowed item after two reminders addressed to him/her (at the address given), will be summoned to return that item by a stated date, failing which the item will be considered lost. In this case conditions under “Loss of borrowed material” will apply.

Failure to return material on recall by the Librarian:

The Librarian may recall Library material at any time by notice to the borrower. If the borrower fails to return recalled material within 3 days after issue of such notice, a fine as determined from time to time by the Librarian will be charged.

Loss of Borrowed Material:

Any person who loses Library material or equipment shall pay the full cost of replacing the item plus processing charges to be determined by the Librarian from time to time.

Unlawful acquisition of Library material and equipment

Any person who removes Library material or equipment from the Library without following the procedures set forth in these regulations shall pay a fine to be determined by the Librarian for each item unlawfully acquired.
In addition, such persons may lose Library privileges for a given period or be rusticated from the College, or be dismissed from the College or be subject to any other appropriate action as decided by the Disciplinary Committee of Senate. Pending the decision of the Disciplinary Committee of Senate the member’s right to the use of the Library shall be suspended.

Disfigurement and Mutilation of Library material and equipment

Any person who marks, disfigures or mutilates Library equipment or material shall pay the full cost of replacement, plus a fine to be determined by the Librarian from time to time.
In addition, such persons may be subject to an additional fine, loss of Library priviledges, rustication or any other appropriate action as decided by the Disciplinary Committee of Senate. Pending the decision of the Disciplinary Committee of Senate, Library services to the offender shall be suspended.

Other Penalties

A borrower shall be held liable and subject to the penalties outlined above for any loss or damage in respect of any material or equipment issued to him in his name.

Students

If a student fails to pay any fines, or other charges, the Librarian will not sign his/her clearance forms at the end of the academic year.

Staff

If a staff member fails to pay fines or other charges, the Librarian may notify the concerned staff member and have such fines and charges deducted from his/her salary by the Office of the Bursar.

Overdue Charges

Staff members	E1.00 per day per item for first 14 days and E2.00 per item thereafter
Students	0.50 per day per item for first 14 days and E1.00 per item thereafter
External Borrowers	E2.00 per day per item
Reserved Books	E1.00 per hour per item

Disfigurement/Loss

Cost of replacement plus 25% of cost book/material

Mutilation Charges

Cost of replacement plus 35% of cost book/material

Recalled Material

Recalled material will accumulate a fine of 50cents per day on week after the date of recall

About Us

Ngwane Teachers’ College (NTC) is situated in the Shiselweni region. The college is about 3km south of Nhlangano town. The college was established in 1982 as a government institution under the ministry of Education