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Publication date: 1 August 1999

Heila Pienaar, Mary‐Rose Russell, Yzelle Roets, Hilda Kriel and Eleta Grimbeek

The process of organisational transformation at the Academic Information Service (academic library) of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, is illustrated in a challenging…

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The process of organisational transformation at the Academic Information Service (academic library) of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, is illustrated in a challenging and innovative way. Aspects of the new sciences, for example complexity theory and quantum mechanics, are related to aspects of organisational life, for example creative organisational structures and team‐based relationships.

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Library Management, vol. 20 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-5124

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Publication date: 6 June 2008

Heila Pienaar and Ina Smith

The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library.

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The paper focuses on the academic library at the University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa.

Findings

The UP is well on its way to becoming a Library 2/0 library.

Originality/value

This case study may pave the way for other academic libraries to integrate Library 2.0 within their service offering to the benefit of all.

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 25 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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Publication date: 4 July 2008

Sophie van der Walt

The purpose of this paper is to report on papers presented at the ninth annual Southern African online user group conference on 3‐5 June 2008 in Pretoria.

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The purpose of this paper is to report on papers presented at the ninth annual Southern African online user group conference on 3‐5 June 2008 in Pretoria.

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Conference report.

Findings

The focus was very much on the changes facing librarians daily, changes in users as well as in technology. This was addressed in subthemes such as the Google generation, news alerting services, institutional repositories and end‐user training.

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Librarians must be on the forefront of innovative use of technology if they are to attract and retain the new users.

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 25 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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Publication date: 12 April 2011

Stephen S. Mutula

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The Electronic Library, vol. 29 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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