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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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.
Libraries worldwide are undergoing a significant transformation as they embrace digitization. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ...
BACKGROUND : Melasma is one of the most encountered dermatoses in dermatology and skin care clinics. It is a challenging chronic, recurrent condition associated with hyperpigmentation. Its aetiology is poorly understood. ...
Universities are regarded as research, knowledge and innovation hubs for solving global and societal
problems. Universities are expected to be involved and contribute in different levels i.e. United
Nations Sustainable ...
The evolution of the 4th Industrial Revolution, machine learning, Artificial intelligence (AI),and the advancement of technology changes the way we work and in particular how libraries are
known to operate and offer ...
Studies show that a mere five minutes of interaction with therapy dogs can reduce stress and induce relaxation. With the final exam season approaching, the University of Pretoria’s Department of Library Services (DLS) has ...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN) is a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. These goals encompass a broad range of ...
Priestner, Andy(University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)
In this keynote talk Andy will demonstrate the value and purpose of User Experience (UX) work in libraries. As well as detailing some of the specific techniques for researching the needs and behaviours of your users ...
Kgarosi, Kabelo(University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)
Libraries are increasingly recognizing the role of User Experience (UX) in shaping their services. This presentation advocates the establishment of a dedicated UX team within academic libraries and delves into the compelling ...
Adebesin, Funmi(University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)
The importance of incorporating user experience (UX) design into the development of interactive systems is well established. What is less discussed is the vital role of incorporating UX design into the design of physical ...
Wambua Yobera, Jane(University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)
The 21st-century teaching and learning environment calls for a library that can meet library users' evolving and varied needs. This is at the core of user experience (UX) design, whereby the user is at the center. Studies ...
Snyman, Elmar(University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)
The Department of Library Services at the University of Pretoria established a User Experience (UX) unit in 2020. Since its inception, the UX unit has conducted several user-centered studies. I will be focusing on four of ...