Thursday 1 August 2013

Facilities for postgraduate students at Rhodes Library

Postgraduate Commons - Library level  

The Postgraduate Commons is designed to be a scholarly workplace for Honours, Masters and PhD students at Rhodes University. This library facility accommodates 80 students at high-end computer workstations, in worktables, study booths and group study rooms on comfortable seating. The facility caters for all postgraduate students in a colourful and spacious environment.

Research Commons - Library level 2


The Research Commons has been designed as a scholarly common room for senior postgraduate students and academics. It is located on level 2 of the Rhodes University Library, beyond the Science and Pharmacy Faculty hub, and is open, via access control, to academic and research staff, postdocs and postgraduate students at masters and doctoral level. Experienced library staff members assist users’ information needs and arrange consultations with subject specialists if needed. The facility overseen by a post-graduate student assistants after office hours.