The future of librarianship from a Library and/or Information Science School Perspective
Prof Ina Fourie

Ina Fourie is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Information Science and Chair of the School of Information Technology, University of Pretoria. Ina has an NRF B2 rating.  She holds positions in the leadership of the ASIS&T Executive Board and ISIC (Information Seeking in Context) Steering Committee.  Her research focuses on information behaviour, especially health information behaviour in cancer, palliative care, grief and bereavement, auto-ethnogrpahy, information literacy and more recently participatory design, Third Space and information sharing.  She has collaborated with researchers in Israel, UK, USA, Sweden and The Netherlands and she has been a visiting academic to the USA and New Zealand.  Ina started her career at the library of the Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa.  Before joining the University of Pretoria in July 2001 she worked for 13 years at UNISA's Department of Information Science.

The future of librarianship from a Public Library Perspective
Ms Nobuntu Mpendulo

Nobuntu is the Director: Library and Information Services at the City of Johannesburg.

The future of librarianship from a Higher Education Library Perspective
Dr Mathew Moyo

Mathew Moyo is currently Chief Director: Library and Information Services at the North-West University, South Africa.  His experience in the LIS field spans more than 25 years.  Dr Moyo has also lectured in the Information Science field for more than 5 years.  He holds a Doctoral Degree in Library and Information Science, as well as leadership qualifications.  He has read papers at national and international conferences, as well as serving as a reviewer for various journals and examiner for a number of universities.  Mathew's research interests are in the areas of information literacy, Research Data Management, user behaviour, and governance/management, among others.  He is also passionate about mentorship and capacity building.

The future of librarianship from a School Library Perspective
Ms Janine le Roux

Janine Joan Le Roux has 20 years of experience in education and holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Management, a Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Curriculum Studies, A Higher Diploma in Education, and a National Certificate in Public Administration.  She is a Deputy Chief Education Specialist with the Gauteng Department of Education in the Library Service Sub-Directorate.  Her job entails implementing the National Guidelines for School Library and Information Services; providing training and development to District Library Coordinators; supporting districts to establish and revitalise school libraries (all models) and supporting teachers to develop learners' reading skills and promote reading. 

The future of librarianship from a Special Library Perspective
Ms Theresa de Young

Theresa de Young has been managing the special library and information service at the South African Astronomical Observatory since 2015.  She has completed an MPhil at the University of Cape Town - her research interest being the history and development of astronomical libraries alongside that of astronomical research. 
Theresa has a wide range of experience across sub-sectors in the library and information services sector, having worked in public, school and special libraries over the past 25 years.  She has served as a member of the National Council for Library and Information Services (NCLIS), and is an active member of LIASA as well as Library and Information Services in Astronomy (LISA).  Theresa has received numerous accolades including the prestigious LIASA Librarian of the Year Award.

LIASA's celebratory milestones
Prof Peter Lor

Prof Peter Lor holds a D.Phil. degree (1991) as well as an honorary doctorate (2008) from the University of Pretoria. He was South Africa’s first National Librarian (2000-2003), and served as Secretary General of IFLA during 2005-2008. In retirement he continues to pursue scholarly interests as a research associate in the Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria. Having convened the committees which did the spadework for the founding of the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), he is a founder member of the Association and is proud to be member # 1 on LIASA’s membership list. LIASA awarded him honorary membership at its tenth anniversary in 2007.