The primary objective of the New Academics Onboarding Library Orientation is to acquaint newly appointed academic staff with a wide range of library services available to support their teaching, research, and professional responsibilities. These include the following core areas:
1. User Services
This section introduces academics to essential library access points such as:
● Borrowing privileges
● Interlibrary loans
● Digital resource
● On-site facilities
● Guidance on navigating the library’s online catalogue
● Overview of remote access options for off-campus use
2. Faculty Services
This section briefs academics on library support for curriculum development and teaching, including:
● Subject-specific librarian support
● Assistance with course reading lists
● Integration of information literacy into academic modules
● Collaborative initiatives between faculty and librarians to promote academic success
3. Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Support
● Highlights librarian support in developing student research skills
● Assistance with guiding research methodology
4. Scholarly Communication
Provides insight into library support for academic publishing, including:
● Open access publishing
● Research data management Institutional repositories
● Citation management tools
● Compliance with funder mandates
Guidance on enhancing research visibility and impact through:
● ORCID
● Google Scholar
● Other research support platforms
To confirm your attendance, please register on the link below:
Link: https://ru-za.libcal.com/event/14820585
For more information, contact:
Thobile Mthethwa (Acting Librarian: Scholarly Communication and Postgraduate Support)
Email: thobile.mthethwa@ru.ac.za
Tel (W): 046 603 8690