Visitors to the University Libraries may make use of our collections, technology and services as well as free guest WI-Fi. Current identification is required to enter the library.
Library registration and renewal of membership is done on an annual basis for both old and new members. Renewal of UNAM staff library membership could be done over the phone by Circulation Desk or Reference Desk staff OR by email (library@unam.na) directed to staff at the above service points at the beginning of each academic year. Due to lack of a guarantee whether students will successfully complete 1st , 2nd or 3rd year programmes, etc., all students are required to produce a valid and current academic year student card or proof of registration in order to have their library membership renewed. External individuals and institutions will only be registered upon full completion of an application form and presentation of the required documentation as indicated below.
| CATEGORIES | REQUIREMENTS | PATRON TYPE | BORROWING PRIVILEGES |
| UNAM Undergraduate | Student Card for Current Academic Year or Proof of registration | UNAM Undergraduate | 6 items 14 days |
| UNAM Post Graduate | Student Card for Current Academic Year or Proof of registration | UNAM Post Graduate | 10 items 30 days |
| Prospective UNAM Master and Doctoral Students | Signed and dated letter from relevant Head of Department Positive identification Two passport photographs | UNAM Post Graduate | 10 items 30 days |
| UNAM Academic Staff | Staff Card | UNAM Academic Staff | 20 items 90 days |
| UNAM Admin Staff | Staff Card | UNAM Administration Staff | 10 items 30 days |
| Visiting Staff | Letter of introduction from relevant Head of Department Positive identificationTwo passport photographs | UNAM Administration/ Academic Staff | Arranged with Head: User Services Less than 6 months= 10 items for 14 days. More than 6 months =10 items for 30 days. |
| Retired UNAM Staff | Positive identification Proof of retirement Two passport photographs | Retired UNAM Staff | 3 items 14 days |
| Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), IUM and Welwitchia University Staff | Current staff card | NUST, IUM and Welwitchia Staff | 3 items, from the Open Shelf Collections for 14 days |
| NUST Post Graduate Students | Student card for current Academic Year or student card or proof of registration Reference letter from NUST Library | NUST Post Graduate | 3 items, from the Open Shelf Collections for 14 days |
| NUST Under graduate | Student Card for Current Academic Year or student card and proof of registration.Payment of the refundable annual fee of N$300 for 1 item, N$400 for 2 items, or N$600 for 3 items. A valid receipt must be presented for the refund. | NUST Under Graduate | 1-3 items, from the Open Shelf Collections for 14 days |
| Namibian research institutions and government ministries | Reference letter from the institution and filled application formPositive identificationTwo passport photographs | Institutional Membership | 3 items, from the Open Shelf Collections for 14 days per registered Individual |
| Private individuals (including UNISA, IUM and Welwitchia students) | Positive identification, two passport photographs Proof of postal and residential address Non-refundable annual fee of N$300 for 1 item, N$400 for 2 items, or N$600 for 3 items. | Outside Borrower 1-3 | 1-3 items, from the Open Shelf Collections for 14 days |