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Contents:
Message from the Vice Principal: Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation 4 Message from the Executive Director: Library and Information Services 5 1. About us 6 1.1 Department of Library & Information Services’ Vision 7 1.2 Department of Library & Information Services’ Mission 7 1.3 2019 Department Operational Objectives 7 1.4 2019 Risk and Compliance Management 8 2. Unisa Library at a glance (2019 facts & gures) 8 3. Unisa Library Supporting Teaching and Learning 10 3.1 Increased partnerships 10 3.1.1 Expanding public library partnerships 10 3.1.2 Increasing access through Correctional Services partnerships 11 3.1.3 Expanding Unisa Library services in the Eastern Cape 11 3.2 Training conducted by the Unisa Library 12 3.2.1 Collaboration with publishers 12 3.2.2 Training sessions for Library clients 12 3.2.3 Library training in the Regions: Taking the Library to the people 12 3.2.4 Unisa Library and the Unisa First Year Experience (FYE) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) 14 3.2.5 Participation in the Unisa First Year Experience (FYE) Programme 15 4. Unisa Library research support highlights 15 4.1. Research support in the Unisa Library Archives 15 4.1.1 Supporting the oldest man to obtain a doctorate degree 15 4.1.2 Archival exhibitions projects and workshops 16 4.2. Research support in Client Services 17 4.2.1 Develop relationships with academics and researchers 17 4.2.2 Develop relationships with postgraduate students 18 5. Supporting communities 19 5.1 National Book Week celebration at Correctional Services 19
5.2 Commemoration of Youth Month: 16 June
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