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  • The Naked Librarian 
    De Wee, Janice A.; Steyn, Christelle (2007-08)
    In the changing information environment, it is crucial for us as Information Specialists, to be able to adapt, almost on a day to day basis. Our skills, the technology, even the physical environment, are ever-changing. ...
  • Navigating the digital groove : crafting a user-centric odyssey for libraries 
    Van der Walt, Isak D. (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)
    This presentation explores the dynamic landscape of digital scholarship within libraries, emphasizing the critical importance of a user-centric approach. With a keen focus on enhancing the user experience (UX), the talk ...
  • Navigating UPSpace IR 
    Mathiba, Tlou (UPDLS, 2020)
    This presentation gives a general overview of the UPSpace repository including the processes of acquiring/uploading research articles and Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs.) The presentation also includes a ...
  • NeDICC: an overview 
    Van Wyk, Johann (2016-11-14)
    This presentation gives an overview of NeDICC, its members, steering committee, its aims, activities and collaborative projects with DIRISA
  • New technologies : Web 2.0 : implications for libraries 
    Van Wyk, Johann (2009-08-11)
    Many new web 2.0 tools are constantly appearing. Which of these tools should libraries be embracing, and which of these tools can be used effectively in a library environment? This presentation looks at the different types ...
  • New trends that impact on the role of the information profession 
    Pienaar, Heila (2007-01-10)
  • OA2020 - Initiative for the large-scale transformation to open access 
    Schimmer, Ralf (Max Planck Digital Library, 2018-05-10)
    In March 2016, the international initiative Open Access 2020 (OA2020, www.oa2020.org) was launched. This initiative for the large-scale transformation of the scholarly publishing system from a subscription to an open access ...
  • On political births and rebirths: remembering André P. Brink's contribution to socio-political awakenings 
    Pieterse, Henning Jonathan, 1960- (2015-02-13)
    Prof Henning Pieterse's contribution at the André P Brink tribute event organized jointly by the Department of Library Services and Afrikaans, Friday 13 February 2015 at 10:30–11:30 held in the Auditorium of the Merensky ...
  • Online electronic information for engineers 
    Steynberg, Sunette (2006-10-19)
    Presented at the 8th Southern African Online Information Meeting, presented by the Southern African Online User Group, SLIS and OSALL, 21 - 23 June 2005, CSIR, Pretoria.
  • Online journal subscriptions 
    Pienaar, Heila; Moropa, Robert (2007-01-08)
    Current state of SA licensing - SASLI's status - Current state of SA institutional repositories - Where are we heading? - How will the eResearch support service help
  • Open Access and how it affects your citations 
    Kuhn, Johanna (2012-06-14)
    Johanna Kuhn, Sales Executive for BioMed Central, has more than three years’ experience of working with academic and corporate libraries and has been promoting Open Access in various countries in Africa, but also in parts ...
  • Open Access Colloquium 2021: Open Access Conversations with Leading Academic Publishers 
    Eva, Torie; Badenhorst, Melissa; Rouhi:, Sara; Tshetsha, Veliswa; Matizirofa, Lazarus (UPDLS, 2021)
    The Department of Library Services, UP hosted an Open Access Symposium. Leading publishers:- Clarivate, Elsevier, and PLOS, shared their journey in supporting Open Science and the institution's open access research agenda. ...
  • The Open Access conversation – more than just advocating for a mandate 
    Hammes, Monica M.P. (2012-05-03)
    The institutional open access mandate is widely regarded as a necessary tool to realise the potential of open access, institutional repositories and online scholarly communication. Advocating for a mandate can be a challenge: ...
  • Open Access for librarians 
    Olivier, Elsabé (2013-10-24)
    This presentation provides a basic introduction to the concept of Open Access and showcases the important library role players in the implementation process: the repository team, information specialists, cataloguers and ...
  • Open Access for researchers 
    Olivier, Elsabé (2013-10-24)
    This presentation provides an overview of Open access and showcases the implementation of Open access at the University of Pretoria and the possible benefits for researchers. It also addresses some of the concerns that ...
  • Open Access Institutional Repository - UPSpace IR 
    Mathiba, Tlou (2020)
  • Open access issues and how these are being addressed at the University of Glasgow 
    McGovern, Maureen; International Conference of Animal Health Information Specialists (5th : 2005 : Onderstepoort, South Africa); Van der Westhuizen, Erica E.; Croft, Vicki F. (University of Pretoria, Veterinary Science Library, 2007)
    Scholarly Communication The term Scholarly Communication refers to the process by which researchers including academics, researchers and independent scholars publish their work and access the work of others. This process ...
  • Open access law journals in South Africa – feasibility and advisability thereof 
    Gilmore, Shirley (2009)
    Text version of a presentation delivered at the 10th International "Law via the Internet" Conference. Although there are many law journals and newsletters published in South Africa this paper refers specifically to academic ...
  • The open access mandate : a key element of open scholarship 
    Hammes, Monica M.P. (2009-05-25)
    The potential of the excellent combination of open access and the institutional repository needs an open access mandate to realise its potential. This presentation describes an open access mandate, why it is needed, the ...
  • Open Access Myths : Busted! 
    De Villiers, Pierre J.T.; Seminar: The e-Learning environment: future trends and impact on library services (2011 : Pretoria, South Africa) (2011-08-02)
    Paper presented at the 2 day Seminar, 8-9 June 2011 "The e-Learning environment: future trends and impact on library services", Sanlam Auditorium, Conference Centre, Hatfield Campus, Pretoria, South Africa.