Staff achievements

Two research proposals of staff members of the Information Science Department approved

Two proposals of colleagues in the Department of Information Science were approved by the Higher Degrees Committee meeting held in February 2012.

Doctoral research proposal

Mrs Nampombe Mnkeni-Saurombe: D Litt et Phil. 

The title of her intended research is“ Public programming of public archives in the East and Southern Africa Branch of the International Council of Archives (ESARBICA): Towards an inclusive and integrated model”.   The purpose of this study is to explore public programming activities in the public archives of the ESARBICA region using a survey approach and document analysis.

Masters research Proposal

Mr Jan Maluleka: M Inf.

 The title of study is “Factors influencing research collaboration in Library and Information Science schools in South Africa. It seeks to (1) assess the extent and determine the trends and patterns of research collaboration in LIS schools in South Africa; and (2) explore factors influencing research collaboration in LIS schools in South Africa.

In the same vein, Mrs Patricia Mantsie, Academic Assistant, passed her Honors studies. She will be awarded her Honors degree by Unisa on 8^th June 2012 at Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane.

The Department of Information Science congratulates them and wishes them well in their endeavours.