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  • Veterinary Faculty Alum Author Donates Two Copies of Her Novel

    Posted on July 25, 2023

    Ilse van Staden, a veterinarian who qualified at Onderstepoort in 1995, is not only an alumnus of the Veterinary Faculty but also a published author who donated two copies of her novel to the Jotello F Soga Library.

  • Merensky 2 Library Recess Operating Hours

    Posted on June 19, 2023

    Please note the library's hours during the recess period: 01 July - 23 July 2023.

  • Early Closure for The Special Collections Unit on Friday 9 June

    Posted on June 06, 2023

    The Special Collections Unit of the library will be closed from 15:00 on Friday 9 June due to The Ancestral Voices Project Event which well be held in the library auditorium.

  • Congratulations to the new EMS Faculty Library Manager

    Posted on May 30, 2023

    Miss Ephenia Peu has recently been appointed as the new Faculty Library Manager for Economic Management Sciences (EMS) Faculty, effective from 1 June 2023.

  • Tribute to Brenda Nsanzya

    Posted on May 29, 2023

    Dr Brenda Nsanzya joined the Department of Library Services (DLS) in 2012 as the Theology Faculty Information Specialist, in the Humanities and Theology Faculty Library. From the very beginning, her passion for people and knowledge was evident.

  • Donation of the novel: “The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence”

    Posted on May 26, 2023

    Earlier this year, the Department of Library Services (DLS) received a generous donation from Mr. Hosia Malekane, who authored the book “The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence”. This book has a more serious but necessary theme of gender-based violence.

  • Austrian Embassy donates books to UP Department of Library Services

    Posted on May 26, 2023

    We are delighted to share with you the latest news from the University of Pretoria (UP) Department of Library Services (DLS). The Austrian Embassy has been donating books to the DLS since 2011 and we are pleased to announce that this privilege has been offered once again, after a hiatus since 2020.

  • “Tramakassie” award recognises librarian’s efforts

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    At their annual prize-giving ceremony for 2022, the Department of Afrikaans presented the "Tramakassie" award to Adrienne Warricker, an information specialist, in recognition of her service to the staff, students, and researchers in the department.

  • The 63rd Annual Conference of the South African Statistical Association 2022

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    The 63rd Annual Conference of the South African Statistical Association 2022 took place in George, Western Cape from November 28 to December 2, 2022.

  • Marketing and Quality Assurance Publications

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    Various publications that the Department of Library Services and the Marketing and Quality Assurance Unit has produced within the given period (January-April).

  • The Merging of Two Library Engines

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    The merging of two library engines: The Access and Lending Unit and The Inter-Library Loans Unit to create a better experience for all library users.

  • Introducing Academic Speed Dating at the Health Sciences Faculty

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    As part of an ongoing effort to promote interdisciplinary research and improve collaboration between basic and clinical scientists, a new faculty initiative was launched to break down silos (divisions that operate independently, instead of together) and bring researchers from different fields...

  • Two directors visit the Department of Library Services

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    The Department of Library Services was honored to welcome two distinguished guests to the Merensky 2 Library on 24 April 2023.

  • Great-granddaughters of Jotello F Soga visit Onderstepoort's Veterinary Library

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    On Sunday morning, February 12, 2023, the Jotello F Soga Library at Onderstepoort had the honor of welcoming special guests: the great-granddaughters of Jotello Festiri Soga.

  • UP Birthday: Klinikala Library Tour for the VC

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    During the UP Birthday Celebration the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Tawana Kupe, visited various parts of the university. One of the places he visited was the Klinikala Campus. Here, he was given a tour of the facilities and met with the faculty members based there.

  • UP Final-year Motivational and Information Event

    Posted on May 24, 2023

    The Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA) hosted the UP Final year motivational and information event for prospective postgraduate students on Thursday 9 March 2023 from 16:00 – 20:30 at the Aula and Rautenbach Hall at the Hatfield Main Campus.

  • Welcome to our new hourly staff members

    Posted on May 23, 2023

    We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our latest additions to the Department of Library Services team!

  • Celebrating our Graduates!

    Posted on May 23, 2023

    It is with great pride and excitement that we congratulate four remarkable individuals from our team who have recently achieved an important milestone in their educational journey.

  • Wishing Farewell to Our Retiring Staff Members

    Posted on May 23, 2023

    As our staff members transition into this new phase of their lives, we want to acknowledge the lasting impact they have made on our company and the relationships they have built with their colleagues. Their expertise, guidance, and presence will be greatly missed, but we take solace in knowing...

  • Social Media Insights: January – April 2023

    Posted on May 21, 2023

    The Department of Library Services (DLS) has been hard at work implementing a new social media strategy that is aimed at connecting with students on a more personal level and informing them about the library's services through fun and engaging content.

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