Research Associate

Email

missymylief [at] gmail [dot] com

Research Interest

• Organsation
• Strategic Management
• Creativity And Innovation In Academic Libraries
• E-Research
• Research Data Management

Researcher Id Profile

• Upspace: Https://Repository.Up.Ac.Za/ (Search Under Heila Pienaar)
• Researchgate:  Https://Www.Researchgate.Net/Profile/Heila-Pienaar
• Scribd: Https://Www.Scribd.Com/Document/536525918/Conv-Cv

Experience

• University Of Pretoria Library (June 1988-December 2018): Deputy Director: Strategic Innovation
• University Of South Africa (Jan 1987-May 1988): Lecturer, Department Of Information Science
• Sa Defence Force, Directorate Of Information Service (1977-1986): Information Manager
• *University Of Pretoria (2010-2017) Lecturer, Carnegie M.It, Department Of Information Science
• *University Of Pretoria (2014-2017) Lecturer, Carnegie Cpd, Department Of Information Science

Education

• D Phil (An interdisciplinary doctorate in Information Science, with a co-supervisor specialising in Industrial and Organisational Psychology): The creative and innovative university library (Afrikaans). Three theoretical variables were studied, namely organisational structure, organisational climate and culture, and the personality of individuals in organisations. The empirical study examines the possible relationship between the degree of creativity and innovation of university libraries and the organiational climate. (University of Pretoria - 1994) https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/66338
• M Bibl: The integrated personal academic information system - an exploratory study (Afrikaans). (University of Pretoria - 1990) https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/66517
• M.Ed (Computer-Assisted Education): Modules - evaluation of CAE programs; learning theory; modalities of technology; education essence; instructional design and development; systems and tools for CBT authors; instructional technology for adult learning; implementation and management of CAE; instructional television. Thesis - Design of a web portal for academics https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/23333  (Afrikaans) With distinction (Academic honorary colours) (University of Pretoria, 2001)
• B.Bibl (Hons) (University of Johannesburg - 1979)
• B.Bibl (Ed) (University of Johannesburg - 1976)

Project Examples

• Strategic management
• Balanced Scorecard implementation
• E-Strategy
• Research Data Management (RDM)
• Makerspace
• Digital Scholarship Centre
• Digitisation
• UP Portal (initially meant to be an academic portal)
• Library and UP competency- based management system
• Institutional and data repositories
• Overdrive
• Social Media
• Web design training for Information Specialists
• e-Research
• Open science / research
• VRE’s / Academic portal

Academic Articles

• Mushi, G.E., Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M. 2020. Identifying and Implementing Relevant Research Data Management Services for the Library at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania. Data Science Journal, 19:1, pp. 1-9, DOI: https://doi.org/105334/dsi-2020-001
• Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I., Kruger, S. 2019. Building a Digital Scholarship Centre on the successes of a Library Makerspace. Ariadne, Issue 78, January 2019. http://www.Ariadne.ac.uk/issue/78/Pienaar-et-all//
• Matlatse, R., Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M. 2017. Mobilising a Nation: RDM Training and Education in South Africa. International Journal of Digital Curation. 2017. Vol.12, Iss. 1, pp. 299-310. http://www.ijdc.net/article/view/579 ; https://doi.org/10.2218/ijdc.v12i2.579
• Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H. 2015. Research Data Management in a Developing Country: A Personal Journey.  International Journal of Digital Curation. 2015, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 33-47. http://www.ijdc.net/index.php/ijdc/article/view/380 ; doi:10.2218/ijdc.v10i2.380
• Penzhorn, C., Pienaar, H. 2009.The use of social networking tools for innovative service delivery at the University of Pretoria Library. Innovation: journal of appropriate librarianship and information work in Southern Africa. 38, June 2009: 66-77. http://www.innovation.ukzn.ac.za/innovationbase.htm ; https://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/14331
• Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H. 2009. Report on the 2^nd African Digital Scholarship and Curation Conference. D-Lib Magazine, 15 (7/8), July / August 2009. http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july09/vandeventer/07vandeventer.html
• Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M. 2009. To VRE or not to VRE? Do South African malaria researchers need a virtual research environment? Ariadne, 59, April 2009. http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue59/pienaar-vandeventer/.
• Pienaar, H., Smith, I. 2008. Development of a library 2.0 service model for an African library. Library Hi Tech News, 25(5): 7-10.  http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/viewContainer.do;jsessionid=78A376CF81DB520E7A35DEC90D1DB231?containerType=Issue&containerId=6013282
• Van Deventer, M.J., Pienaar, H. 2008. South African repositories: bridging knowledge divides. Ariadne, 55, April 2008. http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue55/vandeventer-pienaar/; https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/8615
• Pienaar, H. Librarians speak up: How is your library using 2.0 to reach users? 2007. Library Connect Newsletter, October 2007, 5 (4): 8. http://libraryconnect.elsevier.com/lcn/0504/lcn050407.html
• Page-Shipp, RJ., Hammes, M., Pienaar, H., Reagon, F., Thomas, G., van Deventer, MJ., Veldsman, V. 2005.  eResearch support services: responding to a challenge facing the South African research and information communities. SA Journal of Information Management, December 2005, 7(4) http://www.sajim.co.za/default.asp?to=peer4vol7nr4 ; https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1806
• Pienaar, H. 2003. Design and development of an academic portal. Libri, June 2003, 53(2): 118-129. http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.430.3604&rep=rep1&type=pdf
• Pienaar, H., Conradie, F. 2001. Design and development of a portal for academics at the University of Pretoria. Mousaion, 2001, 19(2), 86-89. http://reference.sabinet.co.za/sa_epublication_article/mousaion_v19_n2_a8
• Pienaar, H., Penzhorn, C. 2000. Using the Balanced Scorecard to facilitate strategic management at an academic information service. Libri, September 2000, 50(3): 202-209. http://www.librijournal.org/pdf/2000-3pp202-209.pdf
• Pienaar, H., et al. 1999. Organisational transformation at an academic information service. Library Management, 1999, 20(5): 266-272. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/ViewContentServlet;jsessionid=E7330D33FBBDCC30063D8794964E932D?Filename=Published/EmeraldFullTextArticle/Pdf/0150200502.pdf
• Pienaar, H., Boshoff, A.B. 1996. Relationship between creativity and innovation in university libraries and the organizational climate. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, June 1996, 64(2):67-75. http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9609116480/relationship-between-creativity-innovation-university-libraries-organizational
• Pienaar, H. 1996. 'n Raamwerk vir die meting van biblioteke en inligtingdienste. Mousaion, 1996, 14(1):105-120. https://getinfo.de/en/search/id/BLSE%3ARN008146433/
• Pienaar, H. 1995. Kreatiewe en innoverende universiteitsbiblioteke. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, September 1995, 63(3):107-113.
• Pienaar, H., Nieuwoudt, B.A., van der Walt, A.J. 1993. Akademiese werkstasie aan die Universiteit van Pretoria: bekendstelling van die konsep. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, December 1993, 61(4):149-154.
• Boon, J.A., de Bruin, H., Pienaar, H. 1992. Nasionale inligtingstelsel vir lopende navorsing in Suid-Afrika. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, March 1992, 60(1):10-18.
• Pienaar, H. 1991. Geïntegreerde persoonlik akademiese inligtingstelsel: 'n verkennende studie. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, March 1991, 59(1):109-128.
• Pienaar, H. 1991. Inligtingkundigheid in 'n geïntegreerde akademiese inligtingstelsel. Mousaion, 3(9):109-128.
• Boon, J.A., Pienaar, H. 1989. Some ideas on the microcomputer and the information/knowledge workstation. Microcomputers for Information Management, June 1989, 6(2):113-122

Academic Papers / Presentations

• Pienaar, H. 2021. Society 5.0 – an introduction (humanity and technology in harmony). Guest lecture to M.IT students, 13 September 2021, Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.231701.76001. https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/society-5 
• Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M. 2019. Investigating RDM activities in Africa-a review of research conducted by UP-Carnegie M.IT students. NICIS DIRISA research data workshop. 2-4 July 2019, Pretoria NRDW2019_Proceedings_DIRISA-WebPublication-Final.pdf   
• Pienaar, H. 2019. Strategy and implementation plan to create a 21^st Century Academic Library.   University of Pretoria and the Carnegie Corporation of New York Capstone Conference, 25-29 March 2019, Pretoria. https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/strategy-and-implementation-plan-to-create-a-21st-century-academic-library
• Pienaar, H. 2019. Scenario discussion: How do these latest trends impact on your library? University of Pretoria and the Carnegie Corporation of New York Capstone Conference, 25-29 March 2019, Pretoria. https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/scenario-discussion-how-do-these-latest-trends-impact-your-library
• Pienaar, H. 2019. Open Science / Open Research overview. University of Pretoria and the Carnegie Corporation of New York Capstone Conference, 25-29 March 2019, Pretoria. https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/open-sciencerefresher2019
• Pienaar, H. 2018. The world of research data - when should data be closed, shared or open. CHPC Conference, DIRISA track, 5 December 2018. Cape Town. https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/the-world-of-research-data-when-should-data-be-closed-shared-or-open
• Pienaar, H. 2017. What infrastructure is necessary for successful research data management (RDM) at universities? CHPC National Conference, DIRISA session, 6 December 2017, Pretoria, South Africa.   http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63455
• Pienaar, H. et al. 2017. Criteria and evaluation of research data repository platforms @ the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Research Data Alliance 9^th Plenary Meeting, Repository Platforms for Research Data IG session, 7 May 2017, Barcelona, Spain.                                                                                                              https://www.rd-alliance.org/system/files/documents/3%20RDAevaluationrepositoriesUP.pdf
• Pienaar, H. Matlatse, R., van Deventer, M. 2017. Mobilising a nation: RDM education and training in South Africa. 11^th Digital Curation Conference, 20-23 February 2017, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. http://www.dcc.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/IDCC17~/presentations/IDCC17Training%20in%20SA%20rev%20MvDHeila.pdf  
• Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M., Gcukumana, S., Olivier, E., Msweli, Z. 2016. Changing research workflows at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the CSIR: results of an international study. 2016. 13th International Southern African Online Meeting. 7-10 Junie 2016, CSIR International Conference Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. https://custom.cvent.com/98DB067D696243BD8FE5F6496A4DFC5F/files/78861cfc60654227977dc6c14530023f.pdf
• Pienaar, H. 2015. DIRISA repository prototype (based on Islandora). Codata South Africa: Data Citation Workshop 2016, 10 December, 2015, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa. https://nedicc.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/hp-dirisa-repository-prototype.pdf
• Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I. 2015. What researchers want in terms of research data management. Sanlic conference, 19-20 May 2015, Gauteng, South Africa.                            http://www.sanlic.org.za/sanlic-workshops/73-sanlic-workshops
• Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M.J. 2015. Research Data Management (RDM) in a Developing Country: a personal journey. 10^th Digital Curation Conference, 9-12 February 2015, London, United Kingdom. http://www.dcc.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/IDCC15/Presentations%20Day%202/C3/Research%20Data%20Management%20in%20a%20Developing%20Country.pdf     Session report (blog): http://www.dcc.ac.uk/blog/idcc15-session-report-decade-digital-curation
• Pienaar, H. 2014. Developing an institutional research data management plan: Guidelines. The 2014 LIS Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2014, Unisa Science Campus, South Africa. Also presented at the e-Research Africa Conference 2014, 23-26 November 2014, UCT, Cape Town. http://www.eresearch.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/140/eResearch_Africa_programme_final_nov2014.pdf
• Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I. 2014. ‘Makerspaces’: should South Africa join the hype? 12^th SAOIM Conference, 3-6 June, Pretoria, South Africa. Also presented at the Unisa Library Technology showcase, 29-30 September 2014. https://saoug.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/makerspacesonline5june2014.pdf
• Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I. 2014. Research data management at the University of Pretoria. 12^th SAOIM Conference, 3-6 June, Pretoria, South Africa. Also presented at the Unisa Library Technology showcase, 29-30 September 2014. https://saoug.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/rdmsaoug-5-jun-2014.pdf
• Pienaar, H. et al. 2013. What does it take to become a 4x4 Librarian? Implementing the Overdrive e-Book lending system! Sanlic 2013 Ever Evolving e-Books Workshop, 13-16 May 2013, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/21605; http://www.sanlic.org.za/sanlic-workshops. Paper also presented at the 5^th African Conference for Digital Scholarship and Curation, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 26-28 June 2013. http://nedicc.wordpress.com/5th-african-conference-for-digital-scholarship-and-curation/
• Van Deventer, M.J. & Pienaar, H. 2012. Employing the Moodle Platform as a VRE Tool while Teaching eResearch Skills to Masters and PhD Students. 4th International Conference on Education Technology and Computer (ICETC 2012). Cape Town.
• Pienaar, H & Van Deventer, MJ. 2012. The role of virtual research environments within the context of an e-Research framework. 11th SAOIM Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, 5-8 June 2012. http://saoug.org.za/11th-saoim-workshops-and-conference-presentations/  http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19211 
• Pienaar, H. 2010. Survey of research data management practices at the University of Pretoria, South Africa: October 2009 – March 2010. 22nd International CODATA Conference, Cape Town, South Africa http://www.codata2010.com/ 24-27 October 2010. http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/survey-of-research-data-management-practices-up2010  http://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/15154; presented the paper also at: 2011 African Digital Scholarship Conference; Unisa open access event, 2011; DST/HSRC/UP workshop on data curation in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2012.
• Penzhorn, C. & Pienaar, H. 2009. The Academic Library as Partner in Support of Scholarship. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 2930-2935). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  http://www.editlib.org/noaccess/31085
• Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M. 2009. Using the Balanced Scorecard to formulate your library’s e-Strategy. SLIS workshop, Mintek, Johannesburg. 21 August 2009. http://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/11260; http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/using-the-balanced-scorecard-to-formulate-your-librarys-estrategy
• Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H., Morris, J, Ngcete, Z. 2009. Virtual research environments: learning gained from a situation and needs analysis for malaria researchers. African Digital Scholarship and Curation Conference. Pretoria. 12-14 May 2009. http://www.library.up.ac.za/digi/programme.htm
• Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M. 2009. Conceptual framework for a Malaria VRE in South Africa. The Research Information Centre (RIC) Stakeholder Event, British Library, London, 23 March 2009 https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/9734 ; http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/conceptual-framework-for-a-malaria-vre-in-south-africa
• Pienaar, H. Libraries on the move - shifting barriers, going places, sharing spaces. Stellenbosch University Library 10th annual symposium, 6-7 November 2008. Stellenbosch. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/7877 ; http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/stellenbosch08social-presentation/   
• Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H. Advance & attack: technology demonstrator to the rescue …and beyond. International Internet Librarian 2008 conference. London. 16-17 October 2008. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/7878
• Pienaar, H. Development and implementation of an e-Information Strategy for an academic library. Libraries & Information Management Forum 2008, Hilton Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. 21-22 August 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/6721
• Pienaar, H. Digital Scholarship and the role of the university library. Ninth Southern African Online Information Meeting. CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria. 3-5 June 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/5830
• Van Deventer, M.J., Pienaar, H. Getting Executive Buy-In: The Value of Technology Demonstrators. Ninth Southern African Online Information Meeting. CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria. 3-5 June 2008. http://researchspace.csir.co.za/dspace/handle/10204/2263
• Bothma, T., Pienaar, H., Hammes, M. Towards open scholarship at the University of Pretoria.16th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2008 – Providing Access to Information for Everyone. Zadar, Croatia, 28-30 January 2008.
  https://www.up.ac.za/dspace//handle/2263/4893
• Pienaar, H. Digital Scholarship and the role of the university library. Digital Scholarship Conference on the Theme: "Cutting Edge Digital Scholarship in the New Millennium: Strategies, Prospects and Challenges for University of Botswana", Gaborone, Botswana , 12-13 December 2007 (keynote address).  https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/4133 
• Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M.J. Investigating the need for a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) for Malaria research in the South African context. South African Malaria Initiative (SAMI) workshop, Rustenburg, 3-5 December 2007.
• Pienaar, H. Strategic issues of concern to libraries in Southern Africa & the future of integrated library systems: resources scenario. Innovative Library Director’s Symposium for Southern Africa, Pretoria, 14 November 2007. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3
• Pienaar, H., Smith, I. Development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library. World Library and Information Congress (WLIC): 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Durban,  21 August 2007.  https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3335
• Smith, I., Pienaar, H. Adapt or die: energizing library staff and academics through the development of digital repositories. World Library and Information Congress (WLIC): 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Durban,  21 August 2007. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3325
• Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M.J. Capturing knowledge in institutional repositories ... playing leapfrog with giraffes. Knowledge Management pre-conference workshop at the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC): 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Durban, 17 August 2007. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3441
• Van Deventer, M.J., Pienaar, H. Investigating the need for a virtual research environment (VRE) for malaria research in SA. CODATA workshop for data sources for sustainable development in SADC, NRF, Pretoria, 14-15 May 2007.
• Pienaar, H., Smith, I. Development and implementation of an e-information strategy for a university library. Libraries and Information Management Africa 2006 & 2007conference and workshop, Johannesburg, 25-26 Oktober 2006 & 7 February 2007.(https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/999 https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1681
• Pienaar, H., Hammes, M., Bothma, T. Making UP research visible on the web. Citte conference, Pretoria, 18-20 September 2006. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/822
• Pienaar, H., Moropa, R. Online journal subscriptions. eR3SA workshop, Johannesburg, 19 Junie 2006. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1345
• Pienaar, H. e-Information strategy of the Academic Information Service. Ditche IT conference & workshop, Port Elizabeth, 16-18 Mei 2006. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1346
• Pienaar, H, van Deventer, MJ. Developing a research portal for South Africa. Internet Librarian International 2005, London, VK, 10-11 October 2005. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1349
• Pienaar, H, Pretorius. J. What can a real research portal offer Research South Africa. Gaelic Symposium 2005: The eServices environment: changing to a higher gear, Pretoria, Suid-Afrika, 9-10 Mei 2005. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1350
• Pienaar, H., Conradie, F. Design and development of a portal for academics. 6th Southern African Online Information Meeting, Kempton Park, South Africa, 19-21 June 2001. (PowerPoint version)
• Pienaar, H., Penzhorn, C.E. Innovative implementation of the Balanced Scorecard in an academic information service. 3rd Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, Northumberland, England, 27-31 August 1999. (Proceedings of the 3rd Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services "Value and Impact", School of Information Studies, University of Northumbria at Newcastle: 235-238)
• Gerryts, E.D., Pienaar, H. The key to the new library. Conference of the International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL), Chania, Greece, 17-21 May, 1999.
• Pienaar, H., Russell, M.R., Roets, Y., Kriel, H. Launching transformation at the Academic Information Service, University of Pretoria. Conference of the International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL), Pretoria, South Africa, 1-5 June 1998.
• De Bruin, H., Roets, Y., Pienaar, H. An holistic view of information management at South African universities. CITTE conference, Cape Town, South Africa, April 1996.