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

22/10/2026

✨ Presentation Day & Prize Giving 2026 ✨
On 19 October, PGDipLIS students showcased their work through presentations and on 22 October celebrated academic excellence at the annual Prize Giving Ceremony. Congratulations to all our students and award recipients on their achievements! 🎓👏📚

19/10/2026

Hey DKIS postgrads!
You are cordially invited to our last DKIS Social Hour for 2026!
Date: Thursday 22, October 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!

19/10/2026

💡📚 On 15 October, as part of their contact days, MLIS and MPhil (Digital Curation) students came together for an interactive workshop led by lecturers Richard Higgs and Theresa de Young. Students collaborated to design the backend architecture for a digital repository, applying theory to practice while exploring the management and preservation of digital artefacts.

19/10/2026

📚✨ On 14 October 2026, MPhil (Digital Curation) students in the Technology Enablers for Digital Curation module visited UCT’s Digital Scholarship Services. Students enjoyed an informative digitisation tour led by Mzo, Gary, and Mark, and an engaging presentation by Sanjin on the Ibali Digital Collections, gaining valuable insights into digital preservation and access.

16/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to H. Baudin and P. Mapulanga on their publication in Digital Library Perspectives!

Their article, “A survey-based assessment of the eResearch Knowledge Centre’s support practices in the Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria, South Africa,” highlights valuable insights into eResearch support services and their contribution to research success.

📖 Read more: https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-01-2025-0013

Purpose. This study aims to assess the current eResearch Knowledge Centre (eRKC) research support services, evaluate their adequacy in supporting Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) researchers and identify any gaps or areas requiring improvement. Additionally, this study sought to determine whic...

09/10/2026

🌟 Our colleagues and students had an enriching experience at the LIASA Conference, gaining new knowledge, connecting with professionals, and engaging in discussions that are shaping the future of libraries.
Thank you for representing our institution with excellence!
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09/10/2026

🌟 Our colleagues and students had an enriching experience at the LIASA Conference, gaining new knowledge, connecting with professionals, and engaging in discussions that are shaping the future of libraries.
Thank you for representing our institution with excellence!

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06/10/2026

Presenting at LIASA 2026 📚
Congratulations to Dr Mzwandile Shongwe and Sarah du Toit on presenting their research, "Accessibility of Academic Libraries for Disabled Students in Selected South African Universities," at the LIASA Conference. Their work contributes to advancing inclusive and equitable access to academic library services for all students.

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day from DKIS!
Today we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and stories that make us proudly South African. Let’s honour our roots, embrace our diversity, and celebrate what brings us together.
✨ Different backgrounds. One nation.
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23/09/2026

Students completing their Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies recently joined a career panel hosted by Dept. of Knowledge and Information Stewardship, University of Cape Town and the UCT University of Cape Town Careers Service, featuring alumni Cwayita Notshokovu, University of Cape Town Libraries Director Ujala Satgoor and Kate Whittaker. Panellists shared valuable insights, skills and lessons from their diverse LIS career journeys. 📚✨