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The University of Johannesburg Library, in collaboration with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), will be hosting an International Conference on:
RECONNECT: Embracing the changing shape of the world and how we work together.
The new age of work is playing out to form a robust and holistic response on how we work, learn and teach. Accordingly, our responses create opportunities for transformative, growth-aligned business, employment and workplace strategies to emerge.
As we are faced with rebuilding our social and work-life balance following the severe, unprecedented pandemic that impacted the world, we will explore dialogues and presentations focusing on how our disrupted perspectives are being constructed in a POST COVID-19 world. Collaboration, innovation, and flexible responses have been developed with an agile view to accelerating library models and digital technology.
Join the University of Johannesburg Library’s International Conference as we connect thought leaders and like-minded colleagues who will convene to discuss “RECONNECTING”.
The 2022 International Conference is now FREE TO ATTEND
DATES: 17 & 18 May 2022
Virtually via Zoom (held at South African time)
In-person attendance: University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, Corner Kingsway & University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P46QAuh0TKOmwCI3szLrpA
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/s/93767650354
Programme Director: Alrina de Bruyn, Director: University of
Johannesburg (UJ) Library
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| 08h30 – 09h00 | Technical Dry Run / Registration/Tea & Coffee for in-person delegates | UJ Library Technical /Events Team | |
| 09h00 – 09h10 | Welcome and Introductions | Alrina de Bruyn, Director, UJ Library | |
| 11h00 – 11h05 | Facilitator introduces Session & Speakers | ||
| 09h10 – 10h00 | SESSION 1: Beyond the web – Digital Transformation in Libraries1. Information Technology Skills Advantages and limitations in the post COVID online educational era. Author: Dr Victoria Kalogerou - Lecturer: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nicosia. 2. Vectorized video-on-demand massive open online course: a viable alternative for instructional delivery in Nigeria. Author: Paul Ingiona Adie - Educational Technology Unit, Department of Curriculum and Teaching Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, Nigeria. 3. Democratizing security education through educational technologies for Nigeria development. Authors: Gibson Samuel Okworo (Ph.D) - Department of Educational Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria and Paul Ingiona Adie - Educational Technology Unit, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, 4. A framework for embracing Web 2.0 Technologies to nurture the reading habits of secondary school learners in Zimbabwe. Authors: Sifundo Nkomo - Post Doctorial Fellowship: Digital Transformation and Innovation School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa University (UNISA) and Prof Mpho Ngoepe, Department of Information Science, University of South Africa (UNISA). 5. Providing Innovative Library and Information Services through Internet and Web Technologies: Case of the University of Zambia. Author: Pailet Chewe – University of Zambia Q&A Session | Facilitated by: Dr Arno Louw - Senior Specialist Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) UJ |
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| 10h00 – 10h15 | Performance | ZIONRUTS FAMILY | |
| 10h15 – 10h35 | Keynote Address | Mahbob Yusof, Senior Deputy Chief Librarian Digital Scholarship & Information Commons Universiti Malaya. Title of talk: Reconnecting the old to the new: Revival of the Jawi script through the transliteration of Malay manuscripts. | Click To View |
| 10h35 – 10h45 | Q&A Session | Facilitated by: Alrina de Bruyn | |
| 10h45 – 11h00 | Convenience Break and Sponsors AD Videos (tea/coffee for in-person attendees) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO FACILITATOR: Alrina de Bruyn(tea/coffee for in-person attendees) | |||
| 11h00 – 11h05 | Facilitator introduces Session & Speakers | Alrina de Bruyn | |
| 11h05 – 11h50 | SESSION 2: The Role of Libraries in the World of Open Access1. Open Access: Sustainability of academic libraries in the world of open access (OP) Author: Dr Ebelechukwu Gloria Igwe - Department of Data and Information Science, Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2. The roles of libraries in the world of open access as correlates to the research activities of postgraduate students in four universities in north -central Nigeria. Author: Dr Stella A. Onwukanjo (CLN) - Department of Library and Information Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna.Niger-State Nigeria. 3. Promoting scholarly communication at The University of Zambia: an experience of UNZA Special Collections. Authors: Precious Nganga and Mubanga Lumpa - The University of Zambia (UNZA) Medical Library 4. The Role of Tanzania Academic Libraries in Promoting Scholarly Communication through Open Access: A literature review. Authors: Kardo Joseph Mwilongo (PhD) – Librarian: Mzumbe University; Betty Kachota - Assistant Librarian: Mzumbe University | Facilitated by Santha Geduld - Campus Librarian, UJ | |
| 11h00 – 11h05 | Facilitator introduces Session & Speakers | Alrina de Bruyn | |
| 11h55 – 12h40 | SESSION 3: Collaboration with Academics in Virtual Teaching and Learning1. Active collaboration with faculty in delivering interdisciplinary undergraduate education. Authors: Chia Yew Boon - Deputy Director and Divisional Head of Knowledge Services, Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Samantha Ang - Digital Scholarship & Education librarian: Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) Library Umarani Jayapal - Digital Scholarship & Education Team in Nanyang Technological University Library. Author: Yuyun Wirawati Ishak - Lead, Assistant Director: Nanyang Technological University Library Institutional Repositories. 2. Google Jockeying: An Instructional Strategy for Blended Learning for Nigeria Author: Paul Ingiona Adie - Educational Technology Unit, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar. 3. The Evolving Duo: Reflections on the Librarian-Lecturer Virtual Teaching and Learning Partnerships during COVID-19. Author: Ivy Segoe – Faculty Librarian, University of Johannesburg. 4. Enhancing student-instructor interaction in asynchronous teaching through virtual office hour sessions. Author: Dr Thilini Rupasinghe is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniy, Sri Lanka. Facilitated Q&A Session | Facilitated by Nomoya Mahlangu - Director Research Support & Teaching and Learning |
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| LUNCH FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES – SPONSORS AD VIDEOS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES | |||
| Introduction and Brief – SPONSORS BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |||
| 13h45 – 14h30 | BREAKOUT ROOMS FOR SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS |
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| Sponsor Presentation | 1. Bronwyn Rassmann, Director of SaaS Innovation, EBSCO1. Bronwyn Rassmann, Director of SaaS Innovation, EBSCO Title of talk: Welcome to the EBSCO House of Fun – a peak at FOLIO and EBSCO Discovery Service. | Chinua Achebe Auditorium | |
| Sponsor Presentation | 2. Zanele Magoba, Product Manager. – Worldwide Information Services (WWIS) | Nadine Gordimer Auditorium | |
| Sponsor Presentation | 3. Liesl van Wyk, CEO IT - NEVADA LMS Title of talk: Nevada LMS Acquisitions Platform for the Management of Library Resources | Alan Paton Auditorium | |
| Sponsor Presentation | 4. Tami King, Account Manager: Africa, ProQuest Part of Clarivate. Title of talk: Empowering Researchers to Take on Today’s Global Challenges. | Es'kia Mphahlele, Level One | |
| 14h45 – 15h15 | Keynote Speaker | Brittany Brannon - OCLC Research Support Specialist, Research Q&A Session | Click To View |
| CLOSURE: ALRINA DE BRUYN END WITH AD VIDEOS |
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| Time (SAST) | Topic | Speaker | |
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| 12h00 – 12h30 | Technical Dry Run / Registration/Light lunch for in-person delegates | Technical /Events Team | |
| Performance | LIBRARY CHOIR | ||
| 12h30 – 12h40 | Welcome and Introductions | Prof Maria Frahm-Arp, Executive Director, UJ Library | |
| 12h40 – 13h10 | Keynote Speaker | Caroline Moss-Gibbons, Parasol Librarian & DPO, University of Gibraltar. Title of talk: RECONNECT: Changing LIS Ecologies Q&A Session | Click To View |
| 13h10 – 13h15 | Prof Maria Frahm-Arp introduces session and panellist | ||
| 13h15 – 14h00 | SESSION 1: Reconnecting the role of the library in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)?1. A Unique Information Gap for University Libraries to Embrace: Information Needs for Kampala Urban Vegetable Farmers. Authors: Ruth Nsibirano, PhD - Senior Lecturer, MA & PhD Program Coordinator, School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University. Kisa Agatha Nsibirano - Junior Command and Staff College 2. Revitalization of public libraries in attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. Authors: Ahmed Adamu Abu - PhD candidate Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya Abdullahi Yahaya Isah - Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. Stephen Adekunle Ajayi (PhD) - Department of Library and Information Science Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State. 3. Bridging universal literacy gap; the role of libraries in providing information access towards the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG-4). Authors: Sarah Gbenu, PhD Student, Kenyatta University. Pauline Ruguru, Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya and Adebola Adegoroye, Laos State University, Nigeria. 4. The Role Of Academic Libraries In The Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 4; A Case Study of University of Mines and Technology, Takoradi Technical University And Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Authors: Mr. Peter Anafo, Mr. Kenneth Dzomeku and Mr Jonathan Dotse: University of Mines and Technology Tarkwa, Ghana. 5. Route maps for Librarians to Empower Students Community on Global Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institutions. Authors: Dr R Ramya and Dr R Padma Priya - SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. | Facilitated by Prof Maria Frahm-Arp - Executive Director, UJ Library | |
| 14h00 – 14h10 | Briefing of Virtual and Physical Breakout Rooms | Palesa | |
| 14h25 – 15h10 | In person attendees move to BREAKOUT ROOMS | ||
| Sponsor Presentation | 1. ELSEVIER Speaker: Charlotte Cockle, Elsevier publisher for Agricultural, biological & Food Sciences. Title of talk: Elsevier’s practical guide to sustainability & how to publish your SDG research | Chinua Achebe Auditorium | |
| Sponsor Presentation | 2. UJ PRESS Speaker: Wikus van Zyl, UJ Press Manager. Title of talk: Scholarly Publishing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: UJ Press Case Study | Es'kia Mphahlele – Level One | |
| Sponsor Presentation | 3. Learning Curve Speaker: Stephanie Lathe, Primal Pictures Solutions Team. Title of talk: ‘In a world of interactive digital engagement, is the textbook as we know it dead?’ | Nadine Gordimer Auditorium | |
| Sponsor Presentation | 4. Springer Nature Speaker: Leen Samarah: Marketing Title of talk: Why Publish your Research Open Access? | Alan Paton Auditorium | |
| 15h10 – 15:25 | Performance | Parktown Girls High – Marimba Band | |
| 15h25 – 15:30 | Facilitator introduces the panel and the session | ||
| 15h30 – 16:15 | SESSION 2: Innovation of Library Services1. Leveraging content strategy for library digital media platforms for improved user experience among selected university libraries in Zimbabwe. Authors: Stephen Tsekea - Sub-Librarian Reader Services, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe Dr Josiline Chigwada – Deputy Librarian, Chinhoyi University of Technology. 2. Offline internet for remote learning in low resource environments and emergencies. Authors: Paul Ingiona Adie - Educational Technology Unit, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, Nigeria. 3. Nigeria’s digital divide and the promise of offline internet for remote learning. Author: Paul Ingiona Adie - Educational Technology Unit, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies University of Calabar, Nigeria. 4. User Experience in Libraries: The UP journey. Author: Kabelo Kgarosi – Faculty Library Manager (Health Sciences) and User Experience Unit Coordinator: University of Pretoria. | Facilitated by Frederick Mavhunduse - Campus Librarian, UJ Library | |
| 16h15 – 16h25 | Performance | Parktown Girls High – Marimba Band | |
| 16h25 – 16:30 | Facilitator introduces Session and Speakers | ||
| 16h30 – 17:00 | Session 3: RECONNECT: Leadership and Leadership Development1. Tech Transformation, People Transformation, Job Transformation: the exciting world of libraries in the 21st Century. Speaker: Prof Maria Frahm-Arp – Executive Director, UJ Library 2. Institutional measures to foster resilience in the workplace amidst the Covid 19 pandemic: A comparative study of Universities in Kenya. Authors: D. Otieno and E J Katam - Kenyatta University | Facilitated by Alrina de Bruyn - Director: UJ Library | |
| 17h00 – 17:05 | Facilitator introduces Session and Speakers | ||
| 17h05 – 17:50 | Session 4: Student usage of and connections to Libraries’1. Embracing emerging technologies in the new normal: Libraries staying connected with staff and users during the pandemic. Authors: Dominic Dankwah Agyei (Ph.D) and Theresa Larteley Adu (Ph.D) - University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana. 2. Promoting scholarly communication at The University of Zambia: an experience of UNZA Special Collections. Authors: Precious Nganga and Mubanga Lumpa - The University of Zambia (UNZA) Medical Library. 3. The role of academic libraries on students’ successes and personal development. Author: LB Munzhedzi and M Mukhwantheli – University of Johannesburg. 4. Information Communication Technology Skills and Students’ Engagement in Online Learning Spaces during COVID-19 Pandemic. Authors: Bukola Amao-Taiwo and Geraldine Njideka Ekpe-Iko - Department of Educational Management, University of Lagos Idahosa Eki - York St. John University, UK. Q&A Session | Facilitated by Ivy Segoe - Faculty Librarian: Research & Training, UJ Library | |
| 17h50 – 18:00 | CLOSING REMARKS | Prof Maria Frahm-Arp | |
Reconnecting the old to the new: Revival of the Jawi script through the transliteration of Malay manuscripts.
RECONNECT: CHANGING LIS ECOLOGIES
Reconnecting to the Future:
Creating a New Model Library
The University of Johannesburg Library, in collaboration with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), will be hosting an International Conference on:
RECONNECT: Embracing the changing shape of the world and how we work together
SAVE THE DATE: 17 & 18 May 2022
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Conference papers will be published as open access through UJ Press and will be subjected to a double-blind peer-review process before publication.
(Submitted papers must NOT have been previously presented, published or accepted for other publications.)
Submission: Individual proposals should include a 250-word abstract, accompanied by a short bio, name of institution, contact email and phone numbers of presenters.
Sub-themes
Final Due Date to Submit Abstract: 31 March 2022
Notification of acceptance of abstracts by 30 April 2022. Email address: renekap@uj.ac.za
To attend the International Conference, Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P46QAuh0TKOmwCI3szLrpA