| LIASA-SCECSAL 2022 Conference |
| Sunday 02 October 2022 |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | LIASA EXCO Meeting
Venue:Thokoza |
| Monday 03 October 2022 |
| 07:00 – 10:00 | Registration for SCANUL-ECS delegates only
Venue: Foyer |
| 09:00 – 12:30 | SCANUL-ECS Conference
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1 | LIASA Representative Council Meeting (10:00 – 18:00)
Venue: Ekurhuleni 2 | |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch
Venue: Foyer |
| 13:15 – 17:00 | SCANUL-ECS Conference
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1 | LIASA Representative Council Meeting (10:00 – 18:00)
Venue: Ekurhuleni 2 | CHELSA Meeting (14:00 - 17:00)
Venue: Ekurhuleni 3 |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Registration for LIASA-SCECSAL 2022 delegates only
Venue: Foyer
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| Tuesday 04 October 2022 |
| 07:00 - 17:00 | Registration
Venue: Foyer |
| 08:30 - 17:00 | Exhibition
Venue: Exhibition Area |
| 07:00 - 08:30 | Arrival tea and coffee
Venue: Exhibition Area |
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Session 1: Newcomers Session
Venue:Ekurhuleni 1
Session Chair: Ms Linda Ntaka | Session 2: Session Chairs (closed session)
Venue:Kwa-Thema
Session Chair: Ms Naomi Haasbroek |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Session 3: Opening Session
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair: Mr Charlie Molepo South African Anthem and the Africa Union Anthem Conference address by the LIASA President
Mr Nazeem Hardy Keynote address
Ms Saray Khumalo
Conference Address by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Mr Nathi Mthetwa
Opening Entertainment Session closing remarks |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Session 4: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair: Mr Puleng Kekana
Introduction of the speakers Administration of public libraries in South Africa: challenges and prospects
Ms Vonani Modika Library Conditional Grant
Ms Rose Phasha
National Council for Library and Information Services
Dr Naresh Sentoo
Legal Deposit Committee
Ms Mpumie Damane Copyright Amendment Bill
Ms Denise Nicholson Discussion |
12:30 - 13:00
| Session 5: A word from the sponsors
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 and 3
Session Chair: Ms Rebecca Senyolo Sabinet
Ms Rosalind Hattingh Nature Springer
Mr Philip de Kock EBSCO
In conversation with Kelebogile Khorae, Bronwyn Rassmann, and Colleen Mills
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| 13:00 –14:00 | Lunch
Venue: Exhibition area |
| 14:00 – 17:30 | NCLIS Meeting (Closed meeting)
Venue:Kwa-Thema |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Session 6: Innovate
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1
Session Chair: Ms Betsy Eister
Introduction of speakers Impact of the POPIA Act on Springshare product functionality for excellent service delivery
Ms Nambitha Manqola The establishment of the scholarly lifecycle unit: a case study of UKZN Library Services
Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo and Prof Ruth Hoskins
Repurposed collection marketing and visibility: Using LibGuide gallery boxes as virtual bookshelves at the UFS Neville Alexander Library
Ms Dina Mashiyane The impact of new innovations on quality assurance at university libraries in South Africa
Ms Segametsi Molawa The Parallels of Housing a Heritage collection in a modern world: Implementation of new technologies at the National library of South Africa
Mr Setlabo Phala Discussions | Session 7: Impact
Venue: Ekurhuleni 2
Session Chair: Dr Benny Phaladi
Introduction of speakers Evaluating access and use of electronic resources by 4th year undergraduate students in the school of education and media studies at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBA)
Ms Teleza Khunga
Adoption and use of information and communication
technology at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences library
Ms Dorothy Siyani Assessing Digital Literacy Levels in selected High Schools in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Ms Athini Mbalo and Prof Velile Jiyane
How technology use enhances information support services during Covid 19 / post or during Covid 19
Ms Sibongiseni Mrwashu
Enhancing geoinformation accessibility through BGR-GSN Digitization and Data Capture project: A case study of National Earth Science and Energy Information Centre, Namibia
Mr Martin Hipangwa
Discussions |
| 15:30 –16:00 | Afternoon tea
Venue: Exhibition Area |
| 16:00- 17:30 | Session 8: Reskill
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1
Session Chair: Dr Chiku Mnubi-Mchombu
Introduction of speakers Information disorders in the post-truth era: are library and information professionals in the kingdom of Eswatini aware and armed?
Ms Dudu Dlamini
Library and Information Science (LIS) Teaching and learning during and post COVID-19
Dr Mzwandile Shongwe Public Academic Libraries and fitness of LIS graduates during Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Limpopo Province
Mr Amogelang Molaudzi
Future Role of Public Libraries and Library and Information Service Education in a Post-Covid World: Literature Review
Dr Takalani Mamafha
Discussions | Session 9: Innovate
This session is hosted by HELIG
This session includes Lightning Talks*
Venue: Ekurhuleni 2
Session Chair: Ms Nomawethu Danster
Introduction of speakers Lightning Talk: Beyond Information Literacy training: integrating research data management services into the Business and Information Administration curriculum for work-place preparedness
Dr Lynn Kleinveldt Lightning Talk: Using a flexible, collaborative approach to enhance critical literacies in student learning: A model for all disciplines
Ms Shehaama Mohamed
Lightning Talk: Maintaining embedded library services online – case study of a private higher education institution in South Africa
Ms Matsi Theresa Mofana
Discussions | Session 10:National Repository
This session is hosted by CHELSA
Venue: Ekurhuleni 3
Session Chair: Dr Nonhlanhla Ncgobo
Introduction of speakers Towards the creation of a National Repository for South Africa Mr Sagren Moodley and Dr Shireen Neerputh
Discussion |
| Wednesday 05 October 2022 |
| 07:00 - 17:00 | Registration
Venue: Foyer
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| 08:30 - 17:00 | Exhibition
Venue: Exhibition area
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| 07:00 - 08:00 | Arrival tea
Venue: Exhibition area |
| 08:30 - 09:10 | Session 11: Plenary Session
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair:Mr Charlie Molepo
Guest Speaker Prof Bonang Mohale |
| 09:10- 10:20 | Session 12: Leadership
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair and Moderator: Mr Nazeem Hardy
Introduction of the speakers Professional Body Leadership: Redefining LIASA's Leadership Requirements
Ms Ujala Satgoor and Ms Segametsi Molawa Discussion |
| 10:20 - 11:50 | Session 13:Impact
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair:Ms Rachel More
Introduction of the speaker Guest Speaker
Mr Christian Lauersen
Socio-Economic
Benefits of Conditional Grants in Public Libraries in the Heidelberg
and Sicelo Communities, in Gauteng, South Africa
Dr Tsakane Chauke (SALI Trust Grantee) Libraries
as a vehicle for community transformation: Assessing the impact of
Kwakupokela Community Library on the well-being of community members
Dr Aubrey Chaputula
Panel Discussion |
11:50 - 12:40
| Session 14: Khuluma Nenduna
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 and 3
Session Chair: Mr Nazeem Hardy President and President-Elect Round Table
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| 12:40 - 13:40 | Lunch
Venue: Exhibition area |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | SCECSAL General Council Meeting (Closed Meeting)
Virtual
Chair: Mr Nazeem Hardy, LIASA
Vice-Chair: Ms Nemutenya Hamwaalwa, NIWAN
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| 13:40 - 15:30 | Session 15: Higher Education
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1
Session Chair: Mr Siviwe Bangani
Introduction of the speakers Enhancing higher education library and information services through research-led principles: an action research case at a South African University
Ms Keitumetse Betsy Eister
How knowledge graphs can drive semantic searching and ultimately information literacy for users
Ms Bronwyn Rassmann Re-invigorating the role of the library in the undergraduate learning and teaching at the University of the Western Cape
Dr Shirlene Neerputh
Discussions | Session 16: Impact
This session includes Lightning Talks*
Venue: Ekurhuleni 2
Session Chair: Mr Ben Ramela
Introduction of the speakers Lightning Talk: Outcomes from a Digital Literacies Project: The University of the Western Cape Library’s experience
Mr Sylvester Jeffries Lightning Talk: From a Community Library to a World Class Multipurpose facility/ Centre - How the City of Joburg’s GDS 2040 Vision of Livability and Smart City is being realized
Ms Nobuntu Mpendulo
Lightning Talk: Digital Transformation into practice: a skills training initiative to increase youth employment opportunities in the City of Johannesburg
Ms Nkhensani Mulaudzi
Addressing hearing impaired marginalisation: opportunities for libraries from an information behaviour and information ethics perspective
Ms Naailah Parbhoo-Ebrahim
Strategies used by public libraries in transforming the human development
Ms Sheron Ndlovu Discussions | Session 17:Lightning Talks
This session includes Lightning Talks*
Venue: Ekurhuleni 3
Session Chair: Ms Theresa Schoeman
Introduction of the speakers Lightning Talk: Partnerships and collaborations in the LIS sector
Ms Mantsha Josephina Modiba
Lightning Talk: Beyond library operations: using cross - functional teams to drive library projects
Mr Sagren Moodley Lightning Talk: The library as a recreational space; Game Changers in Public Libraries
Ms Tulisa Mahote
Lightning Talk: Netiquette: Online Ethics and the Distance Librarian
Mr Surendra Jugdav Lightning Talk: Preparedness for digitization projects in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) information providing agencies
Mr Ndumiso Shelembe
Lightning Talk: University of the Western Cape (UWC) Special Collections: Challenges and Opportunities
Mr Jacques Manuels
Discussions |
| 15:40 - 16:10 | Afternoon tea and coffee
Venue: Exhibition area |
| 16:10 - 17:30 | Session 18: Impact
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1
Session Chair: Ms Dina Mashiyane
Introduction of the speakers How can interdisciplinary research on informal transportation information needs and behaviour enable libraries to relieve commuter hardships?
Prof Ina Fourie
A thematic analysis of information needs emerging from the live chat virtual reference service at the University of the Western Cape Library
Ms Anelisa Mente-Mpako
User profiling as a framework for service quality in South African academic libraries
Dr Sizeni Makhathini
Understanding information needs and seeking-behaviour of the 21st-century learners by public libraries for the attainment of Educational Sustainable Development Goals: a literature review
Ms Noxolo Buthelezi and Prof Velile Jiyane
Discussions | Session 19: Open Access
Venue: Ekurhuleni 2
Session Chair: Ms Theresa de Young
Introduction of the speakers Beyond Scholarly Communications: The Role of Open Access in Facilitating Digital Preservation
Mr Paul Laughton
Open Science: Repurposing Academic Libraries Research Support Services in South Africa, lessons from the global North
Mr Tendai Mataranyika
Discussions | Session 20: Southern African Code of Ethics for Cataloging Practice
This session is hosted by IGBIS
Round Table
Venue: Ekurhuleni 3
Session Moderator: Ms Fatima Darries Introduction of topic
Dr Deborah Lee’s Framework
Outcome of Task Team SA Regional Code of Ethics for Cataloguing
Ms Fatima Darries Introduction of the Ethics Task team
Ms Judith Ngcobo Existing Statements
CESC Code of Ethics
IFLA Principles
OCLC Reimagined workflows
Ms Sarah Golby Group Discussion:
Adoption / Development of SA / Regional Code of Ethics for Cataloging
Facilitators: Mercia Moreana and Ingrid Henrici Group Feedback Conference Cataloguing Ethics Declaration and Commitment
Ms Judith Ngcobo |
| Thursday 06 October 2022 |
| 07:00 -17:00 | Registration
Venue: Foyer
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| 08:30 - 17:00 | Exhibition
Venue: Exhibition area
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| 07:00 - 08:00 | Arrival tea
Venue: Exhibition area |
| 08:30 - 09:10 | Session: 21: Plenary
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair:Ms Ros Hattingh
Guest Speaker
Ms Zephne Ladbrook
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| 09:10- 10:20 | Session 22: Advocacy / SDGs
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair and Moderator:Ms Ellen Tise
Introduction of the speakers South African academic libraries contributing to Sustainable Development Goals through community engagement agenda
Mr Siviwe Bangani
A DIY Approach to Mapping Research Contributions to SDGs
Mr Sean Carte Round Table Discussion |
| 10:20- 11:50 | Session 23: Disaster Recovery
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair:Ms Ujala Satgoor
Introduction of the speakers Disaster management in Libraries: a perspective
Ms Nikki Crowster Disaster planning in special libraries: a case of the national health laboratory service in South Africa
Ms Ntomboxolo Ndubandubane
Emergency readiness strengthen the resilience of libraries against potential disasters
Ms Marieta van der Merwe and Mr Leonard Benjamin
Disaster
Management in academic libraries, case study of Palapye Locality:
Palapye Technical College (PATECO) and Botswana International University
of Science and Technology (BIUST)Libraries
Ms Olga Tladi
Discussion |
11:50 - 12:30
| Session 24: A word from the sponsors
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 and 3
Session Chair: Ms Linda Ntaka Nevada LMS
Ms Liesl van Wyk UKS
Mrs Neesha Ramsumar South African Heritage Publishers
Ancestral Voices: South Africa's largest. most important and versatile indigenous heritage and language preservation project.
Mr Cullen Mackenzie and Mr Terence Ball
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| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch
Venue: Exhibition area |
| 13:30 – 17:00 | Session 25: LIASA AGM (closed meeting)
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1 & 2
Chair: Mr Nazeem Hardy ** Members are reminded to collect their voting cards and quorum slips from the LIASA desk prior to the meeting.
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| 18:30 - 19:00 19:00 - 23:59 | Conference Dinner
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 and 3
Dress code: Smart or Traditional
Welcome Drinks
Conference Dinner and Cultural Evening
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| Friday 07 October 2022 |
| 07:00 - 08:00 | Arrival tea
Venue: Foyer |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Session 26: Plenary
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair: Ms Segametsi Molawa
Guest Speaker:
Ms Carolann Davids
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09:00 - 09:30
| Session 27: SALI Trust
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 and 3
Ms Rachel More
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09:30 - 10:15 | Session 28: Impact
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair: Ms Shanitha Bhim
Introduction of the speakers An assessment on the impact of Holiday Reading Sessions on learners in Omusati Region, Namibia
Ms Elizabeth Matheus and Ms Frieda Mwanyangapo
The
Role of Teacher Librarians in Enhancing Reading Culture Among Learners
in Conventional Secondary Schools in Zomba Urban-Malawi
Prof Felix Majawa
Discussion |
| 10:15 - 11:30 | Session 29: Innovation
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair: Ms Naomi Haasbroek
Introduction of the speakers Smart libraries for smart librarians, smart services, and smart Africans: A literature review
Mr Symon Lubanga
Library interior design recommendations based on observations of two academic libraries in South Africa
Ms Inge Lize Weber The State of Academic Libraries: Perspectives from Africa
Ms Jessica Porter
Discussions |
| 11:30 - 13:00 | Session 30: Closing session
Venue: Ekurhuleni 1, 2 & 3
Session Chair: Mr Nazeem Hardy Awards
Best Conference Paper
Best Lightning Talk
Certificates of appreciation for exceptional service to LIASA and the sector
Recognition of Branch and Interest Group achievements
Award of Honorary Membership
Announcements
South African Library 2023 theme
LIASA Conference 2023 announcement
SCECSAL Conference 2024 announcement
Reflecting on the 2022 LIASA-SCECSAL Conference by the LIASA President
Photo collage |
| | Lunch
Venue: Foyer |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | LIASA Representative Council Meeting
Venue:Ekurhuleni 3
| SCECSAL General Assembly
Virtual
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| * Lightning Talks: a short paper presented on one PowerPoint slide in 5 minutes ** Members are reminded to collect their voting cards and quorum slips from the LIASA desk prior to the meeting.
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