How Krugersdorp Library helped shape my future

KNOWLEDGE is acquired through reading – and the ability to apply that knowledge to real life situations is wisdom. the library is the main source of all information that we need to enrich ourselves, so that we use it to turn our communities into a hospitable state. Knowledgeable people are capable of knowing the consequences of their actions before execution.

As a Krugersdorp Library member, the library has shaped my future and led me in the right direction. I was able to complete my B.Com. in financial management cum laude in record time. It also permitted me to successfully complete my B.Com. honours in financial management with a 72% overall grade.

Currently, I am undertaking my Master of Philosophy in financial management. how was it possible from a distance learning perspective? It was as a result of the supportive structures within the marvellous and resourceful Mogale City Local Municipality. I had no meaningful income to afford data or to buy the various prescribed books. however, with the presence of the Krugersdorp Library, this was made possible as all prescribed textbooks were readily available on the library’s shelves – at no cost.

Furthermore, with uNISA being a distance learning university, a laptop or tablet is a pre-requisite for one to succeed. Krugersdorp Library is rich in technological equipment, free internet and is open to all registered library users at no cost. there are easy to access e-journals that are important when undertaking research projects through SABINEt online. these resources helped me in undertaking my research project. the nature of any given organisation is as good as its human resources, and the same applies to Krugersdorp Library. the reason for the library’s success is credit to the quality of its librarians, who are very professional. they patiently and passionately undertake their roles led by Dr Raduvha.

It does not matter which office you enter, the staff members are so attentive to helping in any given library matter and go out of their way to ensure that you get the best service. If this country as a whole can have the same quality of human resources as Krugersdorp Library, it would go far in terms of development.

Additionally, the library has state-ofthe-art ergonomic furniture which makes it conducive to studying and the air-conditioning system is wonderful. It is one of the factors that made me feel at home, as the environment is free of noise.

- Simbarashe Moyana