A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 18 February 1980

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Perdeby, reported that students and personnel will no longer have to fill in a card to take out books. Rather, as part of the modernization of the library, a computer will now be used to scan in and take out books.

Perdeby, 18 February 1983 © UP Archives

The article (featured above) explained that the modernization done during this time includes:

• 1750 study seats
• Study cubicles that can be reserved by doctoral and master’s students
• An electronic detector that will alert personnel if books to prevent loss of material
• A computerized catalogue that will replace the traditional card catalogue and help to find books
• This computerized system will alert students if their loan period on the books have expired
• Facilities for the use of audio-visual material
• And terminal where students can look for information on international databases

Computer equipment for students © UP Archives

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