Knowledge and Information Management Services

The Knowledge and Information Service (KIMS) Division preserves and facilitates open access to SAMRC’s rich knowledge. Additionally, KIMS supports SAMRC researchers in conducting research by providing access to print and electronic information. We also promote SAMRC researchers by analyzing their research publications footprint to showcase their expertise.

Institutional Repository

The SAMRC InfoSpace is the online repository designed to showcase the scholarship coming out of the South African Medical Research Council.

Library catalogue

Search South African Medical Research Council and beyond.

eResources

This list provides access to information about the databases and electronic resources provided by Knowledge and Information Management Services Division.

Literature Searches

SAMRC information specialists conduct literature searches, with the cost of this service depending on the requested databases.

Interlibrary lending FAQ

The SAMRC’s interlibrary lending service provides researchers with photocopies, books and other material not available at other institutions.

Who qualifies for interlibrary lending?
All SAMRC staff and the public.

How to submit requests?
By email to docdel@mrc.ac.za.

How long will delivery take?
Requests are processed as soon as possible. SAMRC material is provided to other institutions within two to five days and requested material is sourced by the SAMRC from other institutions within 21 days.

Are there limits to what can be sourced?

Certain categories of material are not readily available through interlibrary lending (e.g. rare books, special collections, audio-visual materials, reference works and entire issues of periodicals). Photocopies can be made of these documents (subject to the Copyright Act 98 of 1978). Copyright law limits copies to no more than one article from a single issue and no more than 10% of the specific issue to be copied for the same client.

How much does it cost?
Document delivery services and Cost
SAMRC staff can use their project codes to cover payment while external clients are required to pay in cash.

What is the loan period?
Loan periods vary, depending on the policy of the supplying library. On average, loan periods range from four to eight weeks.

Who must the material be returned to?
All material obtained from and through ISD on ILL must be returned to the SAMRC, - either personally or by means of registered or insured mail.

Ordering books and journals

To order and purchase publications or bibliographical resources, please contact the SAMRC’s information specialists.

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 08:00-15:30

Saturday, Sunday, and Public holidays: Closed

Contact details

	Ms Nobubele Tandwa Divison Manager E-mail: nobubele.tandwa@mrc.ac.za Tel. +27 (0) 21 938 0397		Dr Natasha Langdown E-mail: natasha.langdown@mrc.ac.za Tel. +27 (0) 21 938 0470

	Ms Merle Pietersen E-mail: merle.pietersen@mrc.ac.za Tel. +27 (0) 21 938 0658		Ms Sharleen Lategan E-mail: sharleen.lategan@mrc.ac.za Tel. +27 (0) 21 938 0435