Celebrating Commitment, Resilience, and a Strong Finish to 2024
As we approach the final stretch of the academic year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their contributions, hard work, and dedication, which have made the Department of Library Services (DLS) a meaningful contributor to the academic project. While a few tasks and challenges remain, I am confident we will approach them with the same enthusiasm and determination that defines us.
John Maxwell reminds us, “To reach the finish line, you must wade through tedious details, take care of thankless tasks, and tie up thousands of loose ends.” Finishing strong reflects our commitment, integrity, and pursuit of excellence.
As the DLS team evolves, I would like to acknowledge the colleagues who joined us in 2024 and express our gratitude to those who have bid farewell, including retirees and those pursuing new opportunities. Your contributions have left a lasting impact. I also want to thank our contract students for the valuable energy and fresh perspectives they bring to our team. To our interns who are our colleagues, we appreciate your openness to learn, and the lessons you also share with us.
Reflecting on 2024, I would like to thank you all for your commitment and passion as we navigated the year, at times surprising ourselves with levels of resilience we didn’t realize we possessed.
As we close the year, I encourage you to take a well-deserved break over the festive season. Take the time to appreciate your loved ones and do the things that inspire and keep you happy. I wish you and your families a safe and joyous holiday season, and I look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
- Author: Lindiwe SoyizwapiEditors: Zenzile Ntshabele ([email protected]), Elsabé Olivier, Mpho Gagane ([email protected]) and Adrienne Warricker ([email protected])
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