Events (Department of Library Services)

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Copyright Refresher session
(UP Department of Library Services, 2025-04-23) Khanyile, Zama; Warricker, Adrienn
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning
(Department of Library Service, University of Pretoria., 2025-04-01) Ajani, Oluwatoyin Ayodele; Mchunu, Lathola; Mearns, Martie; Tisane, Thabang; Maimela, Chipa
How AI is shaping the future of teaching and learning was explored in this engaging session led by expert speakers. By the end of this session, knowledge was gained on the following aspects: The ethical considerations of using AI in education, ensuring responsible and fair use in your studies. How AI can support your learning while maintaining academic integrity and avoiding misuse. Practical tips on using AI tools effectively and ethically for research, assignments, and academic development. The role of AI in advancing teaching methodologies and outcomes.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Research
(Department of Library Service, University of Pretoria., 2025-04-01) Cronje, Johannes Christoffel; Peu, Ephenia; Holmner, Marlene; Baloyi, Lawrence
How AI is transforming research was explored in this captivating session led by industry experts. By the end of this session, knowledge was gained on the following aspects: The ethical considerations of using AI in research. The role of AI in advancing research methodologies and outcomes. How big data is reshaping research practices and discoveries. The intersection of AI and intellectual property in research.
Evidence Synthesis Research and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(Department of Library Service, University of Pretoria., 2025-04-02) Sutton, Anthea; Mbonambi, Linda; Ntakumba, Stanley
The session enhanced research skills and broaden understanding of evidence-synthesis research and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By the end of the session, the researcher gained knowledge on: Evidence-synthesis research methods and tools help researchers to effectively identify and integrate research findings. The role of SDGs in research, exploring their significance and application in global and local contexts. Best practices for impactful research, guided by experts in health research and sustainable development.
Supporting Open Science at the University of Pretoria (UP): Research visibility and impact
(Department of Library Services, University of Pretoria, 2025-04) Mathiba, Tlou; Ramokgola, Rosina; Radebe, Khawulile; Nel, Marguerite
This session was on how you can enhance the visibility and impact of your research through open-access publishing and institutional repositories. This session provided guidance on: The Open Science Landscape at University of Pretoria (UP); Also on disseminating the UP research outputs through the Institutional Repositories (UPSpace and Figshare). Transformational Agreements (Read and Publish) allow researchers to publish their work openly without incurring additional fees.
EmpowerED: Navigating Knowledge, Research, and Innovation
(UPDLS, 2025-03-31) Mnguni, Lindelani; Modiba, Mashilo; Masemola, Anna; Van der Walt, Isak; Khosie, Modisa
The theme highlights the library’s role in empowering students and researchers through cutting-edge resources, digital tools, AI integration, and expert support. It focuses on digital literacy, research data management, and innovation-driven learning.
University of Pretoria in collaboration with UNISA Open Access Event 2024
(UPDLS, 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
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 over Commercialization,” continued the vital conversation from last year, advocating for open scholarship practices that benefit the public and academic communities over commercial interests. The event explored the impact of commercialization on knowledge production and the importance of preserving academic freedom and equity. Ms Lindiwe Soyizwapi opened the event by welcoming the guests, while highlighting the importance of OA. Dr Carol Nonkwelo spoke about the funding models and the importance of collaboration. Prof Mpho Ngoepe delivered a keynote address which analyzed and highlighted the the benefits of OA The event was attended by people from various institution such UNISA, UP, TUT and Centre for Geo Science, with presenters from institutions such as ASSAf, covering a topic on "Diamond Open Access as a catalyst for policy change" while Dr Siviwe Bangani from the Stellenbosch University spoke about how Open Access can have an impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr Marlene Holmner (UP) emphasized the importance of knowledge sharing our organisations, while using Open Access tools to ensure knowledge is freely available to all. Mr Sthembiso Mkhwanazi (CSIR) presented about DIRISA services and their infrastructure. Dr Modiehi Rammutloa (UNISA) highlighted the importance of protecting the citizen science-generated data. Ms Dudu Nkosi (UNISA) gave the closing remarks thanking all the stakeholders involved in delivering a successful event and also highlighted the plans for the future.
UP Emerging Researchers and Postgraduate Workshop
(2024-09) Chaka, Rosemary Sizakele; Aphane, Katlego; Mapheto, Marriette; Mchunu, Lathola; Khanyile, Zama; Gozoya, Joseph; Ehlers, Gerda; Ramakgola, Rosina; Radebe, Khawulile; Stieger, Liesl; Mathiba, Tlou
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 enhance their academic journey. The workshop was aimed at presenting on research related matters such as; doing a literature search, learning how to use endnote to reference, creating a data management plan to ensure data collected is legit and does not compromise confidentiality of an individual, publishing in accredited journals for high citation impact, and learning how to do self submissions on UPSpace after research has been completed. The above themes were presented by different experts in the field with the aim to communicate with students and researchers where they had any questions ensuring individuals are able to successfully complete their research on time as they have better understanding on how to do research.
Banned Books exhibition launch
(2024) Simpson, Thulasiswe; Burger, Willie; Brown, Molly; Soyizwapi, Lindiwe; Mthiyane, Siphiwe
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 by students as well as the staff members of the University of Pretoria. The National Library of South Africa was also present and part of the exhibition. The event was about the the history of censorship and book banning in our South Africa as well other countries. The programme: Professor Thulasizwe Simpson (UP Department of Historical and Heritage Studies) on The Oxford History of South Africa (2 vols. 1969, 1971): Censorship and SA historiography under Apartheid; Professor Willie Burger (UP Department of Afrikaans) on The banning of André P. Brink's Kennis van die Aand; Professor Molly Brown (UP Department of English) on the current book banning of Young Adult literature in American schools Prof Siphiwe Mthiyane (Education Management and Policy Studies) Topic: Censorship and book banning – My experiences as a high school learner and a student teacher during the 1980s
Copyright Compliance Awareness lunch hour sessions
(UP Department of Library Services, 2021) Khanyile, Zamantungwa; Booi, Lubabalo; Warricker, Adrienne
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 their Information Specialists to create Library Reference Pages to support them in their teaching. Information Specialists can assist with the copyright clearance to ensure compliance with legislation.
Copyright compliance workshop
(UP Department of Library Services, 2023-03-30) Nicholson, Denise R.; Radebe, Khawulile
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. This workshop was held at the Library auditorium at the Hatfield campus on the 30th of March 2023. This was a proactive initiative of the DLS’s Scholarly Communications Unit to ensure that all DLS library staff members are fully trained to deal with any copyright queries and to ultimately be in the position to minimize the potential risks of copyright infringement and its penalties. Ms Denise Rosemary Nicholson of Scholarly Horizons who is an expert in the issues of copyright Laws in South Africa was invited to facilitate the workshop. In her presentation she touched on issues such as: Copyright Amendment Bill, current copyright laws, different types of copyright, the rights granted by copyright, and how best to protect these rights. She highlighted the potential consequences and risks of copyright infringement in the sharing, photocopying and use of copyrighted prescribed textbooks, pictures, articles etc. in course packs materials if copyright clearance is not applied for before sharing them. It was a highly interactive session where the audience engaged with questions and concerns and playing out scenarios and the challenges they face on a day-to-day and the facilitator provided insights to those challenges with her wealth of knowledge and experience in the subject.
University of Pretoria's 2022 Open Access Colloquium
(UPDLS, 2022) Hackmann, Heide; Maharaj, Sunil; Du Toit, Daan; Boulton, Geoffrey; Fourie, Willem; Tochterman, Klaus; Cooper, Danielle Miriam; Samuels, Jessika; Matizirofa, Lazarus
The UP 2022 Open Access Colloquium is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, Open Data - Open Science, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals a new norm in scholarship and research.
Copyright compliance seminar : fair dealing and use of creative commons licenses in education and research
(UPDLS, 2022) Whisgary, Rahiem; Mngoma, Monde; Nicolson, Denise R.; Okorie, Chijioke; Matizirofa, Lazarus
The Department of Library Services (DLS) at the University of Pretoria hosted a seminar on copyright compliance. The DLS is hosting this webinar as it has identified potential misuse such as posting learning material like PDFs without permission. Other cases include producing and distributing course packs to students without obtaining permission from the DLS’s Copyright Officer, and this is a direct copyright infringement. This seminar was facilitated by the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Consultant together with the Dramatic, Artistic, and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO), the national and multi-purpose copyright organisation. Fair dealing and use of Creative Commons licenses offer an extraordinarily important opportunity for faculties to make reasonable and limited uses of copyrighted materials. Clipping, cutting, pasting, uploading, posting, photocopying, scanning, and many other activities that are common at the university may be copyright infringements or maybe within fair use. When do you need to think about fair use? What can be Copyrighted? The following are some examples of works that may be copyrighted: - Literary works including books, poems, theses, publications, handbooks, and manuals - Motion pictures, TV series, and dramatic works, including any accompanying music - Pantomimes and choreographic works - Computer software and animations - Computer software - graphical user interfaces - Songs, song lyrics, sound recordings, and music - Photographs, graphics, and images - Webpages - Works of art including paintings, sculptures, architecture, and computer graphics - Educational material including texts and tests - Program signals - Broadcasts (radio, television, etc.) Other matters which will be discussed include: - Fundamental principles of general and information ethics or codes of conduct - Benefits of an institutional IP policy in addressing copyright infringement in faculties - Author copyright - Copyright Transfer Agreements - Creative Commons Licenses - Consequences and penalties for copyright infringement - The dos and don’ts of copyrighted work - The best practices to avoid copyright infringement
UP's Open Access Colloquium: Open Science, Open Data, and Open Scholarship
(UPDLS, 2021) Meijer, G.J.M.; Pepper, Michael Sean; Hachigonta, Sepo; Matizirofa, Lazarus; Soyizwapi, Lindiwe
The UP's Department of Library Services hosted Professor G.J.M. Meijer, the Director and Scientific Member at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Berlin, Germany (since 2002), Prof Michael Pepper, Director, Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Director, SAMRC Extramural Unit for Stem Cell Research and Therapy, Professor, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria and Dr. Sepo Hachigonta, a Director in the Strategic Partnerships Unit at the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. Participating in UP’s 2021 Open Access Symposium will be as simple or involved as you like. It will be a chance to learn the full rein of Open Science from a regional and global perspective from the experts, hear about their Open Science perspectives on leading initiatives, and an invaluable chance to connect the global momentum toward open sharing with the advancement of policy changes on the local level.
Open Access Colloquium 2021: Open Access Conversations with Leading Academic Publishers
(UPDLS, 2021) Eva, Torie; Badenhorst, Melissa; Rouhi:, Sara; Tshetsha, Veliswa; Matizirofa, Lazarus
The Department of Library Services, UP hosted an Open Access Symposium. Leading publishers:- Clarivate, Elsevier, and PLOS, shared their journey in supporting Open Science and the institution's open access research agenda. Participating in UP’s 2021 OA Symposium will be as simple or involved as you like. It will be a chance to learn the full rein of Open Science from an institutional, regional and global perspective from the leading publishers, hear about their Open Science perspectives on leading initiatives, and an invaluable chance to connect the global momentum towards Open Science and sustainable knowledge economy.
SciVal Fest speed presentation
(2021-10-05) Steynberg, Sunette
Two speed presentations were presented on two case studies done at the Dept of Library Services, University of Pretoria. The first one shows how an orginisational structure was created on SciVal in order to do faculty and departmental bibliometric analysis for the University of Pretoria (UP). The second case study shows how SciVal collaboration reports were created in order to determine UP collaborations within Gauteng, as well as the impact and subject fields of these collaborations. The purpose was to see if co-funding has an impact on collaboration.
UP Research(er) Visibility and Impact Ecosystem at a Global Level
(UPDLS, 2021) Matizirofa, Lazarus; Thuynsma, Heather; Mathiba, Tlou; Ramokgola, Rosina; Zikode, Noluthando; Tshetsha, Veliswa; Ebrahim, Nader Ale
This project aims to increase the impact of UP’s scholarly activities by exposing and promoting our researchers’ scientific and scholarly enquiry. Researchers are the best people to promote their own work and need to be encouraged to do so by: Increasing UP’s Research Impact 3 i. Supporting researchers as they develop their specific research niche. In this area, UP should be able to assist researchers to: o Circulate their working papers and conference presentations as they develop their research ideas. Promoting their work in this way will also help protect their intellectual property and encourage collaborative opportunities for researchers across geographic and disciplinary borders. o Develop search engine optimised titles, abstracts, keywords and headings for their manuscripts to increase traffic to their research data and findings. o Clearly and easily associate their work with the University of Pretoria. There should be a concerted effort to help researchers’ regularly update their ORCID profiles to reflect new outputs. o Publish in open access journals – we currently host some good, accredited journals on our UPJournals platform. o Shape and Format their research papers to maximise citations. Metrics show that papers with comprehensive literature reviews generate more citations than papers that detail original findings. These statistics also show that an article that cites the most prominent texts in a particular field will, in turn, receives more citations.
Transformative Open Access Agreements: a Response to Scholarly Publishing
(UPDLS, 2021) Steenkamp, Vanessa; Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa; Rouhi, Sara
Academic libraries and research institutions worldwide work with publishers for Open Access deals and this process has transformed scholarly publishing into an Open Access network that responds to the Open Access movement. The Max Planck Society plays a leading role in the Open Access movement allowing authors from participating institutions to publish open access at no cost. An increasing number of Open Access journals are supported through Article Processing Charges (APC's) also known as publication fees. The APCS’s have now become the dominant business model for the funding of gold open access. This model allows authors to pay the publisher a fee to get their articles published in Open Access journals. The Department of Library Services (DLS) at the University of Pretoria offers support and administers Open Access funds to subsidize Article Processing Charges (APC'). The expenditure on APC’s cost more than double and researchers end up using their grants to cover APC’s.
Navigating UPSpace IR
(UPDLS, 2020) Mathiba, Tlou
This presentation gives a general overview of the UPSpace repository including the processes of acquiring/uploading research articles and Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs.) The presentation also includes a demonstration on how to self-submit a thesis or dissertation to UPSpace.
Researcher profiles and the tools to enhance research impact
(2020-10-23) Steynberg, Sunette; Steynberg, Sunette
This presentation illustrates a number of researcher profiles and discuss their benefits. The following will be included: - Google Scholar profile - Scopus Author ID - ORCID - ResearchGate - Academia.edu - LinkedIn - Publons

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