Dept. of Knowledge and Information Stewardship, University of Cape Town

Dept. of Knowledge and Information Stewardship, University of Cape Town The oldest source of professional education in Library and Information Studies in Africa.

Department of Knowledge and Information Stewardship (DKIS), formerly Library and Information Studies Centre
New book - Advancing Social Justice Through Curriculum Realignment - https://doi.org/10.15641/978.0.7992.2561.7 Education for library and information environments in South Africa and the African continent
Recent book - Advancing Social Justice Through Curriculum Realignment: Centering Scholarly Communication in LIS Curricula - https://doi.org/10.15641/978.0.7992.2561.7

Celebrating our incredible administrative officer, Nicole Rajman. We acknowledge your dedication, efficiency and willing...
02/09/2026

Celebrating our incredible administrative officer, Nicole Rajman. We acknowledge your dedication, efficiency and willingness to always go the extra mile. Thank you! You deserve flowers ⚘️💐🌸🌼🌷🌻

With only one month left to apply for Postgraduate studies in DKIS. We encourage you to apply for one or more programs o...
27/08/2026

With only one month left to apply for Postgraduate studies in DKIS.
We encourage you to apply for one or more programs offered now:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies
- Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) by coursework & minor dissertation
- Masters of Philosophy in Digital Curation (MPhilDC) by coursework & minor dissertation
- Masters in Library and Information Studies (Full Research)
- PhD in in Library and Information Studies (Full Research)
The closing date 30 September 2026.
Apply now: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

📸 Last week was the Contact Week for Digital Curation (in the MLIS programme), with lectures presented by Mr R. Higgs. ...
25/08/2026

📸 Last week was the Contact Week for Digital Curation (in the MLIS programme), with lectures presented by Mr R. Higgs.

🎓✨ Congratulations to Morag Cannoo, our 2026 DKIS Bursary Recipient!We are proud to support your academic journey and lo...
24/08/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Morag Cannoo, our 2026 DKIS Bursary Recipient!
We are proud to support your academic journey and look forward to seeing all that you achieve.
📚🎉

Hey DKIS postgrads! You are cordially invited to our DKIS Social Hour for 2026! The second semester should not feel that...
20/08/2026

Hey DKIS postgrads!
You are cordially invited to our DKIS Social Hour for 2026!
The second semester should not feel that hard; it is too early for that. In the midst of all this, you are part of a community of scholars walking a similar journey.
Date: Wed, August 2026
Time: 13:30–14:30
Venue: DKIS Teaching Room, Level 3, AC Jordan Building
Relax, chat about research, grab coffee, and connect with fellow postgrads.
We are so excited to see you there!

From our Department to the global stage!Senior PhD candidates Martin Hipangwa and Faustina Barfi are currently in Busan,...
13/08/2026

From our Department to the global stage!
Senior PhD candidates Martin Hipangwa and Faustina Barfi are currently in Busan, South Korea, attending the 90th IFLA World Library and Information Congress ( ).
Under this year’s powerful theme, "Libraries Powering Transformation," they are connecting with information professionals from over 100 countries to help shape the future of global knowledge.We are so proud to have our researchers helping lead the charge for change! 📚💪🗓️ 10–13 August 2026
📍 BEXCO, Busan GlobalLibrariansLibrariesPoweringTransformation Busa

From our Department to the global stage!Senior PhD candidates Martin Hipangwa and Faustina Barfi are currently in Busan,...
13/08/2026

From our Department to the global stage!
Senior PhD candidates Martin Hipangwa and Faustina Barfi are currently in Busan, South Korea, attending the 90th IFLA World Library and Information Congress ( ).
Under this year’s powerful theme, "Libraries Powering Transformation," they are connecting with information professionals from over 100 countries to help shape the future of global knowledge.We are so proud to have our researchers helping lead the charge for change! 📚💪🗓️ 10–13 August 2026
📍 BEXCO, Busan

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