Research Assistant (Ask research questions. Explore new topics. Discover credible sources.)
Primo Research Assistant is a generative AI-powered tool designed to streamline time-intensive tasks. It enables users to query academic content in natural language and utilizes the breadth of your library to pinpoint five articles that can aid in answering your question. The tool distills the most pertinent information from the descriptions/abstracts of each article to craft the response's overview that includes in-line references to the sources to provide transparency in how each source contributed to the response. Beneath the overview, these sources and additional sources are available for further exploration of the subject and for verifying the tool's responses.
Due to contractual and licensing agreements, access to some content may be restricted to the UNIZULU community. Contents of this LibGuide do not imply University or Library endorsement of the ideas expressed.
Open access refers to the practice of making peer-reviewed scholarly research and literature freely available online to anyone interested in reading it. It is simply making research available for others to read without having to pay for it.
Computer Science Open Access Books
Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
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Library automation in computer science
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Logic for Computer Science
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The Library subscribes to over 104 electronic databases ,They include:
Access to e-Resources
In order to access UNIZULU Library’s electronic resources – whether on campus or off campus users have to sign-in using Open Athens which requires using the same credentials for signing in to your UNIZULU email, WiFi, or Lab Access. On campus students/staff can activate their accounts at the UNIZULU computer labs ICT help desks and off-campus students/staff should send email to labs@unizulu.ac.za with request to reset their accounts.
For training on how to use e-Resources consult your Information Librarian. Mr Mlungisi Thusi
A-Z List of Databases and Trial Databases
These are all databases that UNIZULU Library subscribes to both multi-disciplinary and subject specific.
To log into Perlego scan the QR Code bellow:
To find e-textbooks from ProQuest scan the following QR code:
Reference materials are various sources (e.g. dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, handbooks, indexes, etc.) that provide background information or quick facts on any given topic.
Reference sources can be general or specialized (available in print and/or electronic formats) and cannot be checked out of the library.
AccessScience is an authoritative and dynamic online resource that contains incisively written, high-quality reference material covering all major scientific disciplines.
An overview of AccessScience
• MORE THAN 8700 ARTICLES covering all major scientific disciplines are continuously reviewed and updated
• 115,000-PLUS DEFINITIONS from the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms are built into search results
• HUNDREDS OF BRIEFINGS about relevant concepts in science and technology provide a great starting place for research topic ideas
• 3000 BIOGRAPHIES cover well-known scientific figures
• 19,000-PLUS IMAGES AND ANIMATIONS illustrate key concepts in engaging and meaningful ways
• VIDEO BIOGRAPHIES highlight the life and work of award-winning scientists
• PERSISTENT LINKS TO CITABLE LITERATURE support research assignments through primary sources of information
• INTERACTIVE CITATION GENERATOR saves time and effort when preparing papers
• CURRICULUM MAPS tied to core content can enrich faculty lesson plans
• OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS allows easy, anytime access outside of institutional IP ranges
AccessScience_Flyer
Video tutorials :
AccessScience Navigating the Site and Using Content
Tips for Students Using AccessScience
Blackie's Dictionary of Computer Science
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Dictionary of Information Technology
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Reference management tools allow you to store and manage the references that you gather in the course of your research. All 3 of the reference management tools (which UNIZULU uses) mentioned on this page share the following common features:
For training on how to use these reference management tools contact: Sizwe Mabena at MabenaS@unizulu.ac.za
Zotero collects, manages and allows you to cite references. In other words, Zotero will help you get organised, save time and collaborate your work.. You can also attach PDFs, notes and images to your citations, organize them into collections for different projects, and create bibliographies.
It automatically updates itself periodically to work with new online sources and new bibliographic styles.
Below is a 12 minute video link on how to use Zotero:
EndNote is a reference management tool that helps to organize all your references in one database, called EndNote library. It allows you to enter manually or download from the databases, Google Scholar, etc. your references to books, journal articles, theses & dissertations, websites and other information resources. This will assist you to insert citations and references from your EndNote library into your thesis/dissertation or your project and automatically build a bibliography according to the selected reference style (e.g. APA, Harvard, etc.) in Microsoft Word.
For you to access EndNote use the UNIZULU elearning portal on the link below:
http://elearn.uzulu.ac.za/index.php/endnote
Find a video below on how to use EndNote in 6 minutes:
Mendeley is a free reference management software package, also known as bibliographic software, which enables you to:
Plagiarism constitutes a breach of academic integrity and compromises and undermines the values and processes by which knowledge is created, shared and evaluated. Such breach not only cast suspicion upon the integrity of the individuals involved, but also damage the reputation of the academic community.
There are Information Librarians who are responsible for specific faculties and they are called Faculty Librarians. They provide Information Services to undergraduate :
They offer training on how to avoid plagiarism, how to access e-resources etc.
Following is a list of all Information Librarians who support teaching, learning and research: Sizwe Mabena MabenaS@unizulu.ac.za
Ask a Librarian service You can chat with a librarian directly from your smart devices and one of our librarians will answer your queries:
Go to the www.unizulu.ac.za
Click on “Library” In the box on the bottom right hand corner of your screen click on the up arrow
Enter your email, your query, retype the code (to prove that you are not a robot) and click ‘Send’ One of the Librarians will get back to you as soon as possible.
This chat option is also available when you are using EBSCO Discovery basic or advanced search. Available at Ask-A-Librarian
Library Orientation is an introductory program designed for new library users of University of Zululand (1st year students and new staff members). It gives the new library users an opportunity to know their library and the services, facilities, resources, etc.
It is a one hour session and is conducted at the beginning of each year for first year students (and throughout the year on request).
MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND COMPULSORY LIBRARY ORIENTATION: All first year students must attend before they use UNIZULU library
The LibGuides are subject specific introductions to Library resources and services, written and compiled by information librarians.To have access to all our guides go to:
Copyright controls how you use creative works made by other people. It gives exclusive rights to the original creator to receive payment in the form of royalties for all reproductions and use of the work. Copyright is a branch of Intellectual Property.
DALRO Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organization, is a multi-purpose copyright organization.
Did you know that you need a license to reproduce a piece of copyright-protected content? DALRO can help you or your business to obtain individual or blanket licenses for a range of content, including plays, musicals, visual arts, poems, newspaper articles, books and more. Click here to Get Permission
If you are a creator or publisher, DALRO is here to assist you in managing your asset (the copyright in your work) and ensuring it is available for licensing while you do what you do best… create! Theater, literature, visual arts or film – we can protect your work Click here to Get Royalties
Want to find out more? Get Informed about copyright and the rules.
Research support librarians provide Information services to postgraduate students (PG) from honours level to PhD, and researchers from all faculties. They concentrate on PG group trainings and the advanced research support. See names of Librarians and contacts below
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Please find a link below for the Research Support Libguide, where you will get more information and resources on research support.
Recommended to PG students, supervisors and researchers:
Recommended to senior PG students, their supervisors and researchers:
11. Publishing your results: Peer refereed and accredited journals; Open access, Copyright and use of SHERPA/RoMEO
12. Researchers’ Social networking: ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Mendeley.
13.Visibility counts: Researcher ID (ORCID) and Research metrics (bibliometrics, citation metrics, Journal impact factor, Altmetrics)
The topics could be grouped together to suit specific needs and the new areas could be added on request.
To book online library workshop please contact Research Support Librarian
What is Turnitin?
Turnitin is web based software, which promotes academic integrity, streamlines grading and feedback, deters plagiarism, and improves students’ outcomes.
Access & class enrolment
• Please, contact your lecturer
Training
• Please, contact your Faculty information librarian: Mlungisi Thusi: ThusiM@unizulu.ac.za or Research support librarian for the training on Turnitin:
The Originality Report indicates the amount of matched text (e.g. phrases or sentences) that Turnitin has found in student’s assignment. It also indicates the sources of any matched text found. The Originality Report is a useful tool to check that students cited their sources in the assignment and have not copied text without proper referencing.
