The Rosebank Library extends its services beyond the physical walls of the building by providing study material and electronic means including connecting from home via overdrive. The library provides a study area that is quiet and peaceful for users to utilize. The library host various programmes including Business Workshops and Youth workshops that are aimed at empowering community members by proving information and training on how to start a business, how to write CV’s, application letters, and how to use the internet to find jobs. There is a book club where members share exciting information about books and becoming a member is free.
Rosebank Library
Good day
Please help me I want to use the library( for my studies) and need to know what should I bring to join.
Kind regards
Corlia
Hi Corlia
Welcome to City of Johannesburg Library services. If you want to apply for membership you must bring your ID and proof of address, but you can also apply online. 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.
Happy reading
Your Elearning Librarian
Good day
Is there wifi available?
Dear Crystal
The Rosebank wifi normally works unless there is loadshedding.
Thanks
Your Elearning Librarian
Do you guys have PCs
Dear Leola
Yes Rosebank Library has 3 computers for the public and if there is connectivity you can use them with internet. Contact the library staff, to book one.
Regards
Your Elearning Librarian
Hello, so if I do not have membership I will not be allowed into the library ?
HI Khanyo
You are allowed into the library even if you are not a member yet. You can still come into the library and use the books and study areas. If you want to have a membership you can register for FREE online, To register, click on Membership from the website homepage (www.cojelearning.org.za) and fill in the Google form,
your membership number will be ready within 7 working days. You can use that membership number for E-books and audiobooks through the Libby app,
and other online resources like digital newspapers and magazines, or online articles for research through our website. You can also use it at
any of the 87 City of Johannesburg libraries for printed books. You can also visit any branch to use study areas.
Happy reading!!
Your Elearning Librarian
dear Admin
my name is Dieumercy Asani, deaf student from st vincent school for the deaf. i would like to use the library to study. i usually leave home approximately 5pm. so i wanna use the 3 hours from 14:30 to 17:00.
Do i still need to bring the ID and proof Address?
Dear Dieumercy
Thank you for your interest in our library services. Our libraries close at 5pm weekdays and closed on weekends and holidays. You do not need anything to use the library inside to study, but if you need to take books out, you can apply for FREE membership online http://www.cojelearning.org.za , click on membership and fill in the form with your details. It takes 7 days to receive a membership number that you can use at the library.
Good luck with your studies.
Regards
Elearning Office
The library is well stocked. Librarians are friendly. But it feels unsafe as there are people selling and using drugs right at the entrance. Feels uncomfortable especially with the kids. I now dread coming there.
Dear Thelma
Thank you for your compliment and your patronage. We would love for you to continue utilizing Rosebank Library as it is your facility, and we appreciate any input or suggestions on improving our services. We are aware of the surroundings of the library including the homeless and the activities mentioned. Authorities have been informed. Should you experience any crime or uncomfortable incidents please don’t hesitate to report to the library staff or the south African Police Services.
Elearning Team
Hi.
I would like to find out if you have any library assistant jobs. Thank you
Please regularly check http://www.joburg.org.za under “work in Joburg” for any job opportunity