Posted on January 16, 2024
We are pleased to announce the release of the fourth and final edition for 2023 of the Department of Library Services' newsletter
Posted on December 14, 2023
The Department of Library Services (DLS) embarked on its inaugural internship program in 2022, aiming to empower newly qualified students in the field of library and information science with practical experience.
Posted on December 14, 2023
On Friday, December 1, 2023, the DLS culminated the year with a spectacular end-of-year celebration, themed "Picnic Under the African Sun."
Posted on December 14, 2023
In April 1990, I embarked on a journey at the Library, starting my career in the bustling Reserved Collection
Posted on December 14, 2023
As the year draws to a close, we bid a heartfelt farewell to three cherished members of our team, each of whom has played a significant role in contributing to the success of our collective journey.
Posted on December 13, 2023
The Department of Library Services (DLS), Scholarly Communications, Research Data Management Unit, successfully hosted the UP Loves Data virtual event on October 24, 2023, from 12:00 to 14:00. The theme for the event was "Data for Inclusion and Equity." The primary objective was to raise...
Posted on December 13, 2023
In an effort to foster a collaborative culture within the units, the Department of Library Services (DLS) conducted a survey aimed at assessing the collaborative behaviours among library staff members.
Posted on December 13, 2023
The Department of Library Services in collaboration with the department of Education Innovation and Department of Research Innovation hosted a workshop on academic integrity targeted at postgraduate students, academics, and researchers at the University of Pretoria.
Posted on November 27, 2023
The University of Pretoria's Department of Library Services hosted a successful second biennial International Symposium, this time with a dedicated focus on user experience. The International Symposium on User Experience took place at the University of Pretoria Groenkloof Campus in Pretoria from...
Posted on November 27, 2023
The Department of Library Services would like to warn students of the possible power interruptions that will be experienced during the scheduled load-shedding sessions. Due to the increased frequency of load-shedding and the increased pressure on our generators, we have recently been experiencing...
Posted on November 24, 2023
Due to the unavailability of water on campus, the Mamelodi Library will be closed tomorrow, 25 November 2023.
Posted on November 21, 2023
The Department of Research and Innovation in partnership with the Department of Library Services hosted a hybrid NRF Rating Briefing Session for 2024.
Posted on November 21, 2023
At the Jotello F Soga Library on the Onderstepoort Campus, a collection project was launched that aimed to make more inclusive and welcoming spaces. We wanted to improve the flow and feel of the library while continuing to satisfy our library clients’ needs.
Posted on November 21, 2023
The EMS Faculty Library team participated in the first-ever EMS Faculty Research Day on 8 September 2023, held at Future Africa.
Posted on November 17, 2023
We regret to inform you that there will be a disruption of power supply at the Merensky 2 Library due to a second generator failure during load shedding
Posted on November 15, 2023
Eight teams of participants collaborated to create narrative stories using role-playing, song and movement during the annual Storytelling Workshop. This was a cornerstone event organized by the Community Outreach and Focus Group within the Department of Library Services.
Posted on November 10, 2023
Selecting a journal to publish in can be one of the most challenging aspects of the publishing process, especially for early-career academics and researchers. There are a lot of journals available with a wide variety of scope and coverage within each discipline and subject area.
Posted on November 10, 2023
In pursuit of its enduring dedication to fostering community engagement, the Green Library Grant Project visited the Mamelodi campus on 9 November 2023 to participate in an official recording for the Goethe Institute, which awarded the grant.
Posted on November 09, 2023
These two comments are from students who are registered at the University of Pretoria for M&D through the partnership between the university and the Network for Education and Research in Europe (GBFE: Gesellschaft fuer Bildung und Forschung in Europa) in the Faculty of Theology and Religion.
Posted on November 09, 2023
In September, the Research Commons hosted not one, but two insightful and engaging advanced IBM SPSS Workshops at the Merensky 2 Library on Saturday, the 16 September 2023. The first session was held from 9:30-12:30, followed by a second three-hour session from 13:00 to 16:00. It was a day that...
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