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Day 1 (10 April 2006)
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CHAIR: Nora Buchanan (Campus Librarian - University of KwaZulu-Natal)
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07:30 - 09:15
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Registration and Tea
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09:30 - 09:35
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Welcome - Mrs L. Webster (Chair LIASA KZN Branch)
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09:35 - 09:45
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Official Opening - Prof. A. Bawa (DVC Research, Knowledge
Production and Partnerships - UKZN)
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09:50 - 10:30
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Keynote address - Mr T. Matthee (President of LIASA)
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10:30 - 10:45
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Refreshment break
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SESSION 1
Historical imperatives, lessons and experiences (Chair Prof. D.Ocholla - University of Zululand)
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10.45 - 11:05
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Historical background to the merging of tertiary institutions -
Mr Roy Raju
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11:10 - 11:30
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The merger of the libraries of the Universities of Durban-Westville
and Natal - Ms N. Buchanan & Ms C. Dubbeld
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11:35 - 11:55
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Swallowing an elephant: the experience of college libraries and the
Cape Technikon - Mr M. Moll
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11:55 - 12:15
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Discussion based on papers that have been presented in session 1
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12:15 - 13:30
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LUNCH and visit to EXHIBITORS
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SESSION 2
Mergers and the human component (Chair Mrs M. Mhlongo - D.I.T)
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13:30 - 13:50
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The impact of mergers on employment equity - Ms R. Budhree
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13:55 - 14:15
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The need for transformation and humanity among the leadership of
merged institutions: perspective from a knowledge worker - Ms S. Raju
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14:20 - 14:40
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Job stress and change management - Prof. L. Schlebusch
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14:45 - 15:05
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The impact of mergers on labour relations - Mr S. Ori
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15:10 - 15:30
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Employment equity and mergers - Mr P. Madonsela
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15:30 - 16:00
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Discussion based on papers that have been presented in session 2
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18:00
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SOCIAL EVENT which is DINNER and the AFTERDARK EXPERIENCE at the UPPERDECK AND AQUARIUM at uSHAKA
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Day 2 (11 April 2006)
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SESSION 3
The key is in management! (Chair Prof. C. Stilwell - UKZN)
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08:30 - 08:50
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Viability of merged higher education libraries: a case study of the
DIT library - Ms T. Mkhize
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08:55 - 09:15
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To trust or not to trust - Ms V. Agyei
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09:20 - 09:40
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Mergers and managers: what's needed for both to work successfully? - Ms N. Muller
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09:45 - 10:05
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What is good management in a merger - Mrs Levember & Mrs Ditshego
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10:05 - 10:25
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Discussion based on papers that have been presented in session 3
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10:25 - 10:45
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TEA
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SESSION 4
Merger and its challenges (Chair Mr Matthee - President LIASA)
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10:45 - 11:05
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New awakenings: perceptions, expectations and realities of the
merger - Ms H. Saunders
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11:10 - 11:30
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Becoming a multicultural library as a result of a merger: challenges
for library mergers - Dr A. Swanepoel
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11:35 - 11:55
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Institutional mergers: challenges and opportunities for the University
of Limpopo Libraries - Ms P. P. Ntshuntshe
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12:00 - 12:20
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Mergers of the institutions of higher education in KZN: a study of
the comprehensive institution - the University of Zululand Library -
Ms G.V. Jiyane and Dr L. Dube
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12:25 - 12:45
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Stuck in the middle with you: mergers from a vendor's perspective
- Ms R. Robbetze (SWETS)
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12:45 - 13:05
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Discussion based on papers that have been presented in session 4
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13:05 - 14:15
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LUNCH and visit to EXHIBITORS
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SESSION 5
What about my view on the merger: support staffs' perspectives
(Chair Dr L. Dube - University of Zululand)
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14:15 - 14:30
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The DIT merger: some personal perceptions from a staff member -
Ms A. Moonasar
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14:35 - 14:50
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The impact of mergers on inter-library loans - Ms S. Maharaj,
Mr N. Gani & Mr J. Naicker
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14:55 - 15:10
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The merger between the Alan Pittendrigh Library (ex-Natal
Technikon) and the B.M. Patel (ex-M.L.Sultan Technikon): staff
attitudes and perceptions - Mr C. Naidoo & Ms P. Rakoma
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15:15 - 15:30
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The development of library structures and the placement of staff in
the post merger phase - Ms E. Naidoo, Ms K. Majola &
Dr R. Raju
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15:30 - 15:50
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Discussion based on papers that have been presented in session 5
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Day 3 (12 April 2006)
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SESSION 6
The impact of merger on ICT (Chair Dr J. Raju - D.I.T)
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09:00 - 09:30
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Exploring the metaphor of information landscapes: the evolving
role of librarians in the digital world - Mr D. Greaves
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09:35 - 09:55
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1 + 1 = 1: The birth of the DIT Library database - Mrs T. Gierke
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10:00 - 10:20
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The merging of library systems as a result of the merger between the Universities of Durban Westville and Natal - Mr R. Stubbs
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10:20 - 10:45
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TEA
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10:45 - 11:05
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The impact of the merger on the Library's IT systems-
Ms B. Shongwe
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11:10 - 11:30
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Recommending a strategy: merging ideas for today and tomorrow
Mr V. Mothata
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11:30 - 12:00
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Discussion on papers presented in session 6
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12:00 - 13:00
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LUNCH
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13:00 - 14:00
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Panel discussion - the impact of mergers on the ICT components of the LIS sector (Chair Mr D. Greaves - DITCHE)
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14:00 - 15:00
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Panel discussion - the impact of mergers on the LIS sector
(Chair Mr T. Matthee - President LIASA)
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15:00 - 15:10
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Closure and resolutions - Dr. R. Raju & Mr T. Matthee
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15:10 - 15: 20
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Vote of thanks - Mr S. Moodley
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