Posted on July 28, 2023
The population of older adults is growing rapidly and more older adults are living in old age homes. While these facilities provide care and support for older adults, they can also be lonely and isolating. Community outreach programs can play a significant role in bringing joy and companionship...
Posted on July 28, 2023
South African Librarians' Day, celebrated on July 10, 2023, was a resounding success at the Department of Library Services (DLS) located at the University of Pretoria.
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.
Posted on June 19, 2023
Please note the library's hours during the recess period: 01 July - 23 July 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Posted on May 23, 2023
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our latest additions to the Department of Library Services team!
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.
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