Welcome to COE Libraries

Activities and opportunities

Libraries offer several activities and opportunities, that include:

• ICT literacy opportunities from basic computer literacy to obtaining an international certificate, skills development, research skills and career guidance.
• Interested groups – create platforms – authors and budding writers/young writers writing circle.
• Book clubs.
• Friends of the Library.
• Debates and public speaking
• Born to Read programmes, in partnership with the clinics, that start with expectant moms.
• Support for ECD centres through literacy support and programmes, toy libraries and storytelling/puppet shows.
• Research and information.
• Homework

We can also assist with the following:

• On-line applications for job seekers
• Skype interviews
• GDE registrations
• Live stream studio programmes and presentations

AND.…of specific interest

NSFAS

This is a bursary scheme funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training for those who do not have the financial means to fund their studies, and cannot access bank funding, study loans or bursaries.

Applications open for a limited time at the end of each year. To apply for NSFAS, you must open a mynsfas account first. The library staff assist with this and the NSFAS online application.

CAPS

This platform allows students, especially matrics, to download previous question papers, memorandums, study guides, motivational videos and videos that will help them to prepare for their exams. All these materials can be accessed free of charge at the Germiston Library.

Cisco Networking Academy

A global IT and cybersecurity education programme that provides best-in-class courses, tools, and resources to help people from all backgrounds to participate in the digital economy. Cisco courses include Networking, Cybersecurity, Packet Tracer, OS and IT, Programming, Internet of Things and Infrastructure Automation.

Once the course is completed students are issued an internationally recognised certificate.

Tshepo1Million and Microsoft present Thinti’Million

These FREE digital skills learning course is aimed to help South Africans become more employable, grow their hustle and to help manage their business administration. This can be done anywhere, anytime, at your own pace, all from your android phone or laptop with a combination of text, videos, voice notes, and quizzes to make your learning experience fun and interactive.

Thint’iMillion 

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

A not-for-profit social enterprise that solves youth employment through partnerships. Harambee is an anchor partner in a platform called SA Youth which brings partners together to create a single national network where the youth can access a wide selection of jobs and skilling opportunities, and for opportunity holders to access young engaged work-seekers – for free!

Harambee

Become a member of COE Libraries

Join any of our libraries in just 4 easy steps – at absolutely no cost!

• Complete an application form at your nearest library;
• Provide an Identity Document or passport;
• Show proof of residence, such as services account; and
• Provide two references.