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Towards a conceptual framework for communicating library training to students in South African university libraries: a literature review
(Elsevier, 2023)Developing conceptual frameworks to improve library training among librarians in South African university libraries is not common. The purpose of this article was to assess, synthesise and critique available literature to ... -
The nature, causes and extent of land cover changes in Gamtoos River Estuary, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: 1991-2017
(MDPI, 2022)Multi-date remotely sensed SPOT images of 1991, 2000, 2009 and 2017 were used to reconstruct changes in land cover in the Gamtoos River Estuary, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. These images were complemented by ... -
Soil fertilization synergistically enhances the impact of pollination services in increasing seed yield of sunflower under dryland conditions
(Cambridge University Press, 2021)To exploit the potential of ecological intensification during sunflower cropping, it is crucial to understand the potential synergies between crop management and ecosystem services. We therefore examined the effect of ... -
Laughing through the virus the Zimbabwean way: WhatsApp humor and the twenty-one-day COVID-19 lockdown
(Cambridge University Press, 2022)In many African countries, jokes represent one of the many means used by citizens to cope with a crisis. Chibuwe and Munoriyarwa explore how Zimbabweans utilize WhatsApp jokes, which are anchored in the concept of the ... -
Libraries breaking barriers through TikTok: enhancing access and visibility
(Library Hi Tech News, 2022-03-14)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to ascertain the usage of TikTok by libraries in enhancing access and visibility of services, facilities and resources. Design/methodology/approach: This is a review paper of literature ... -
Curbside book pick-up services during a time of crisis in South African University Libraries
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2021)Purpose: This paper sought to determine the implementation of curbside pick-up services within South African University libraries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a quantitative ... -
The history of the Kimberley public library 1870 - 1902
(University of the Free State, 1990-09)Afrikaans: Die doel van hierdie verhandeling is om die ontstaan en ontwikkeling van die Kimberley Openbare Biblioteek na te gaan en vas te stel in hoe 'n mate politieke, ekonomiese en sosiale toestande die biblioteek geraak ... -
Engaging students: using evidence to promote student success
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein (SUN PReSS imprint), 2017)"Engaging Students is the first comprehensive manuscript on research into student engagement in South African higher education. Each of the chapters has a clear, distinguishable focus and makes an original contribution in ... -
Communication ecclesiology in a racially polarised South Africa
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein (SUN PReSS imprint), 2017)Communion Ecclesionlogy by Dr. K.T. Resane explores the concept of a communion ecclesiology in South Africa. The book provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the concept in the Bible, in history and in different ... -
Transformation and legitimation in post-apartheid universities: reading discourses from 'Reitz'
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein (SUN PReSS imprint), 2016)Two decades after the democratic transition, South African universities are in turmoil. Whilst the old is slowly becoming unhinged, reimagining the new is protracted and contested. The challenges ahead, including a funding ... -
Thermal inactivation of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores isolated from a fruit processing plant and grape juice concentrate in South Africa
(Academic Journals, 2013)Thermal inactivation at 95°C for two strains of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris isolated from contaminated fruit juice concentrates were investigated in a 0.1% (m/v) peptone buffer solution (pH 7.04) and grape juice (pH ... -
The use of ultraviolet radiation as a non-thermal treatment for the inactivation of alicyclobacillus spores in water, wash water from a fruit processing plant and grape juice concentrate
(CUT Free State, 2013)Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris is a non-pathogenic, spore-forming bacterium that can survive the commercial pasteurisation processes commonly used during fruit juice production. Surviving bacterial endospores germinate, ... -
The construction of an hierarchical controlled-language vocabulary for use as an indexing tool in the linguistics and literature subject fields
(University of the Free State, 1988-01)Abstract not available -
'n Ondersoek na evalueringsmetodes vir die versameling van 'n medium-groot universiteitsbiblioteek met spesiale verwysing na die Frik Scott Mediese Takbiblioteek
(University of the Free State, 1985-01)English: Research was carried out into scientifically reliable and timesaving methods to evaluate the collection of a medium-sized university library with limited financial resources. The evaluation should be executable ... -
Die universiteitsbiblioteek; 'n ondersoek na sy rol en status in die universitêre opset
(University of the Free State, 1975)Abstract not available -
'n Ondersoek na die katalogusgebruik in die Hoofbiblioteek van die Universiteit van die Oranje-Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1981-01)Abstract not available -
Die behoefte van professionele personeel in die biblioteek- en inligtingwese aan rekenaarmatige opleiding
(University of the Free State, 1987-09)English: The aim of this study is to determine whether there is a need for computer training of professional personnel in the South African library and information sciences. The target group also included persons involved ... -
Die interne organisasie en beheer van universiteitsbiblioteke in Suid-Afrika
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Literatuurbewaring en biblioteekaktiwiteite in die Ou Nabye Ooste
(University of the Free State, 1997-01)English: Ancient Near Eastern libraries and archives are social institutions, therefore needsoriented The description of Ancient Near Eastern literature preservation and library activities is dependent on the community ... -
An annotated guide to the pre-Union government publications of the Orange Free State, 1854-1910
(University of the Free State, 1975)Abstract not available