The newly revamped Noordgesig library was officially launched on 08th September 2021. which was also International Literacy Day 2021. Noordgesig library has a collection size of over 10 800 information sources. This collection is complemented by an eBooks collection (cojlibrary.overdrive.com) accessible 24/7 through smart devices using personal data or library wifi.
The library is divided into four (4) main sections; namely: Children section, Adult lending section, young adult lending, and reference section respectively. All the sections are well equipped with relevant fiction and non-fiction library collections. The children’s section consists of children’s books such as picture books (PB), Juvy Beginner Readers (JBR), Juvy Early Readers (JER), English Picture Books (EPB), etc. The adult reference section is housed on the 1st floor with material for tertiary-level students, high school learners, and adults. Materials include dictionaries, encyclopedias, and yearbooks available for in-house use only.
In addition, the library also has an eClassroom, a study area, two discussion rooms, and an activity room. The activity room can be booked by members of the community for workshops, meetings, or training. The eClassroom is a very useful resource to the Noordgesig community where they can bring their own laptops or access a limited number of laptops for basic computer usage needs such as typing, applying for jobs, or for developing their digital skills by accessing online courses and other digital content. In addition, the library provides unlimited free WI-FI to the public.
Around the library precinct, key events and community activities are recorded in murals including the nickname “BULTE”, which is regarded by locals as the nickname for Noordgesig; which means Hills in English. The nickname “B-U-L-T-E” is also represented in the library through five (5) colorful letters; inspired by the work of McFadden Bharley, in the form of future, some serving as bookshelves.
I would like to register my son to join the Noordgesig Library for reading books
Dear Nerisha
Thank you for your interest in our Joburg library services. For membership, you have 2 options
1. to apply online> You visit our website http://www.cojelearning.org.za on the home page, you click “membership:” and fill in a Google form. Your membership will be ready within 7 days and you use the allocated number at ANY branch within the Johannesburg municipality, including Noordgesisg. Once your have the membership number, you can bring your proof of address and id to the library where you can take physical book immediately.
2. to apply for the first time in person you can bring your ID and proof of residence, and it takes 14 days for the membership to be captured as it is not an online application.
Good luck
Your elearning Librarian
Additionaly, you can also bring your son to the library to use books inside while you wait for the membership application to be finalised
Hi i would like to find out if Noordgesig library have wifi installed.
Thank you
hi Candy
The WIFI at Noordegig works but sometimes it has challenges due to Fiber connectivity issues in the area, please speak to the library staff for updates
Regards
Your Elearning Librarian
Its exam season but the library opens at 9:10 and closes at 16:45,we have FET learners,especially grade 12 writing their finals but the library opens late and closes early.The library stuff is great but when it comes to the cleaning stuff there seem to be an issue,one of the ladies starts cleaning at 9 am and disturbs a large session of study area,while cleaning she ensures to take her time to clean,and she will be on her phone(whatsapp)having pleasant conversation,we understand that she’s a part of the stuff but she wants to show she has an upper hand…most of the stuff is very flexible and understand and we appreciate their hard work and consistency but can the cleaning lady do better towards members of the public library and our grade 12 learners.
Dear Mandlenkosi
Thank you for your constructive feedback regarding your experience at Noordgesig Library. Your concerns are valid and we will make sure to communicate the matter with the library management. Noordgesig belongs to you as community members and your positive experience is important to us and to your studies as well.
I can assure you that you will get a response and the matter will be addressed constructively as well.
Regards
Elearning Office
This is one of the best libraries in Soweto you could find . Totally would recommend it✨
Dear Precious
Thank you for your compliment and we are glad you enjoy using one of our libraries
Warmest regards
Elearning office