• Special Collections: Research and Reflection 

  Haw, Nikki; Haw, Nikki (2024-11)

  The Freedom in the Archives event asked how anti-apartheid activism has been captured, commemorated and continues to drive research in post-apartheid South Africa and beyond. This presentation discusses these aspects with ...
• Collaborate and uncomplicate: best practices for managing and maintaining African languages collections 

  Warricker, Adrienne; Nel, Marguerite A; Kekana, Raesibe M; Sithole, Tebogo (2024)

  In the past decades, South Africa's democratic advancements have significantly transformed the needs of academic library users. Driven by the User Experience (UX) movement, along with other factors, these have fostered a ...
• An introduction to theological resources represented at Special Collections 

  Haw, Nikki; Haw, Nikki (2024-10)

  The DLS Special Collections Unit curates a number of collections related specifically to the study of theology. In addition, the Van Warmelo collection covers many subjects related to Traditional African Religions which ...
• University of Pretoria in collaboration with UNISA Open Access Event 2024 

  Ngoepe, Mpho; Mkhwanazi, Sthembiso; Holmner, Marlene Amanda; Rummotloa, Modiehi; Smith, Ina; Bangani, Siviwe; Soyizwapi, Lindiwe; Nonkwelo, Carol; Mearns, Martie; Sibiya, Philangani; Molawa, Segametsi; Nkosi, Dudu; Van der Walt, Isak (UPDLS, 2024)

  The Department of Library Services (DLS), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA) Library and Information Services, hosted an Open Access (OA) event on October 22, 2024. This year’s theme, “Community ...
• Effectiveness of a physiotherapy self-management programme for adult patients with chronic non-specific low back pain in low- and middle-income countries : protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Motha, Sergant Given; Naidoo, Niri; Moyo-Chilufya, Maureen; Musekiwa, Alfred; Kgarosi, Kabelo; Mostert, Karien (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-07)

  INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) is among the most common musculoskeletal system conditions reported worldwide; however, few studies are available from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). ...
• Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa : a scoping review 

  Mapulanga, Miriam; Kgarosi, Kabelo; Maluleke, Kuhlula; Hlongwa, Mbuzeleni; Dlungwane, Thembelihle (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-05)

  OBJECTIVES: To map the evidence and scope of physical rehabilitation services delivered by community health workers (CHWs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). DESIGN: Scoping review DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane ...
• Mobile-linked point-of-care diagnostics in community-based healthcare : a scoping review of user experiences 

  Nxele, Siphesihle R.; Moetlhoa, Boitumelo; Dlangalala, Thobeka Nomzamo; Maluleke, Kuhlula; Kgarosi, Kabelo; Theberge, Ashleigh B.; Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa (BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-08)

  BACKGROUND: While mobile-linked point-of-care diagnostics may circumvent geographical and temporal barriers to efficient communication, the use of such technology in community settings will depend on user experience. ...
• UP Emerging Researchers and Postgraduate Workshop 

  Chaka, Rosemary Sizakele; Aphane, Katlego; Mapheto, Marriette; Mchunu, Lathola; Khanyile, Zama; Gozoya, Joseph; Ehlers, Gerda; Ramakgola, Rosina; Radebe, Khawulile; Stieger, Liesl; Mathiba, Tlou (2024-09)

  The department of Library Services hosted a workshop for postgraduates. This workshop focused on equipping postgraduate students and early-career researchers with essential research skills and networking opportunities to ...
• A scoping review protocol on integration of mobile-linked POC diagnostics in community-based healthcare : user experience 

  Nxele, Siphesihle R.; Moetlhoa, Boitumelo; Kgarosi, Kabelo; Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa (Public Library of Science, 2023-02-08)

  Background Mobile-linked point-of-care diagnostics forms an integral part of diagnostic health services for efficient communication between patients and healthcare professionals despite geographical location and time ...
• Banned Books exhibition launch 

  Simpson, Thulasiswe; Burger, Willie; Brown, Molly; Soyizwapi, Lindiwe; Mthiyane, Siphiwe (2024)

  In celebration of SA National Book Week (5 -11 September 2024), the Department of Library Services in launched its Banned Books exhibition in the Merensky 2 Library auditorium on 9 September 2024. The event was attended ...
• Experiences and perspectives regarding human papillomavirus self-sampling in sub-Saharan Africa : a systematic review of qualitative evidence 

  Dzobo, Mathias; Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa; Jaya, Ziningi Nobuhle; Kgarosi, Kabelo; Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa (Elsevier, 2024-06)

  INTRODUCTION : Cervical cancer screening coverage remains low in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to limited access and low uptake of available services by women. The use of HPV-based self-sampling intervention for cervical ...
• Intra-host quasispecies reconstructions resemble inter-host variability of transmitted chronic hepatitis B virus strains 

  Le Clercq, Louis-Stéphane; Bowyer, Sheila M.; Mayaphi, Simnikiwe H. (bioRxiv, 2023-05-15)

  The hepatitis B virus is a partially double stranded DNA virus in the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses that infect the liver cells of vertebrates including humans. The virus replicates through the reverse transcription of ...
• Interview with Elsabé Olivier and Alta Rossouw on TOP Dogs Therapy Visits to the Hatfield Campuses, May 2024 

  Olivier, Elsabé (TUKS FM, 2024-05-20)

  The University of Pretoria’s Department of Library Services (DLS) has partnered with Touch Our Pets Therapy Dogs (TOP Dogs) to help alleviate exam stress just before the examination season. In this interview, Mrs. Elsabé ...
• The construction of occupational professionalism among business rescue practitioners supplying professional bodies. 

  AYAYA, ONESMUS; Pretorius, Marius; AYAYA, ONESMUS; Pretorius, Marius (The Centre for Business & Economic Research, 2021-07)

  The study aimed to explore the construction of professionalism in a multiple professional bodies (MPB) landscape in South Africa (SA) and demonstrate how this construction can be used to enhance a professional accreditation ...
• Innovate and Integrate: Key Trends and Developments in Library Technical Services 

  Nel, Marguerite Alice; Nel, Marguerite (2024-06)

  Traditionally, cataloguers played essential roles in libraries to ensure that materials were organised, accessible, and easily discoverable by users. While the core principles of cataloguing remain the same, many of these ...
• Copyright Compliance Awareness lunch hour sessions 

  Khanyile, Zamantungwa; Booi, Lubabalo; Warricker, Adrienne (UP Department of Library Services, 2021)

  The purpose is for lecturers to engage on copyright and the importance of complying with legislation. Lecturers will be made aware of the importance of using Library Reference Pages. Lecturers are encouraged to request ...
• Copyright compliance workshop 

  Nicholson, Denise R.; Radebe, Khawulile (UP Department of Library Services, 2023-03-30)

  The Department of Library Services (DLS) organized a hybrid workshop on Copyright rules and regulations in South Africa for all DLS client facing staff members, the invitation was also extended to faculties within UP. ...
• Linking faculty research output and activities to sustainable development goals : opportunities for metadata specialists 

  Nel, Marguerite; Makhera, Pfano; Moreana, Mabjala; Maritz, Marinda (Emerald, 2024-08)

  PURPOSE : Although universities have extensive research and initiatives in place that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is still a significant gap in documenting and assessing ...
• The 3-approach-7-principles strategy to improve interaction and engagement in existing blended modules 

  Maimela, Chipa (2015-06-11)

  Lecturers at institutions often struggle with the amount of time and work that they are dedicating to improve their online courses. Those who make time to update their online courses often concentrate on features that only ...
• Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Library Staff Learning and Development 

  Maimela, Chipa (2024-03-18)

  Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Library Staff Learning and Development. Libraries worldwide are undergoing a significant transformation as they embrace digitization. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ...

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