Dr N Zimu-Biyela

Qualifications

• DPhil LIS (University of South Africa)
• Masters LIS (University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg) 
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Science (PGDIS) (University of Transkei)
• Programme in Archives and Records Management (University of South Africa)
• Certificate in Knowledge Management (University of Johannesburg)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of Zululand)
• Bachelor of Education (BED) (University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban)

Fields of academic interests

• Cataloguing
• Information organisation and retrieval
• Archives and records management
• Knowledge management and indigenous knowledge systems
• Community information centres and community libraries
• School libraries
• Women empowerment
• Children’s literature

Journal articles

• Zimu-Biyela, N., Oyelude, A. & Haumba, E. 2016. Digital preservation of indigenous knowledge by cultural heritage institutions: a comparative study of Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. Paper published in the XXII SCESCAL Conference Proceedings by the Swaziland University Press. 25-29 April.
• Zimu-Biyela, N. 2016. Information needs for livestock keepers of the Dlangubo village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: the role of extension officers and libraries. Paper published in the IFLA Conference Proceedings by the Agricultural Libraries Interest Group.
• Mnkeni-Saurombe, N. & Zimu-Biyela, N. 2013. Towards tackling inequalities in South Africa: the role of community libraries. Information Development 31(1):40-52. Also available online: http://idv.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/08/21/0266666913501681

Paper presentations

List of papers read at the national and international conferences

2016

Zimu-Biyela, N., Oyelude, A. & Haumba, E. 2016. Digital preservation of indigenous knowledge by cultural heritage institutions: a comparative study of Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. Paper presented at the XXII SCESCAL Conference at Royal Swazi Sun, Swaziland. 25-29 April.

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2016. Information needs for livestock keepers of the Dlangubo village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: the role of extension officers and libraries. A paper read at the 82^nd IFLA Conference, session for the Agricultural Libraries Special Interest Group at Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. 13-19 August.

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2016. Cultural future on indigenous knowledge: digital creativity and culture re-imagined. A paper presented at the HSRC Intellectual Property Day. 25 April.

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2016. The role of the School Environmental Education Programme (SEEP) in educating learners about heritage resources: the case of Fasimba Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.  A paper presented at the University of South Africa Children's Literature Conference, Mbombela in Mpumalanga Province, 8-9 September. 

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2016. Libraries, information literacy and intellectual property rights as innovations for inclusive development. A paper presented at the HSRC conference, 23- 24 September.

2015

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2015. Jumping the hurdles of scary demonic experiences when travelling a journey to a doctorate degree. A paper presented at the IFLA Satellite Meeting in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa. 12-14 August.

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2015. Contributions of the African Library and Information Science (LIS) intellectuals and libraries to the African Renaissance. A paper presented at the Progress in Library and Information Science in Southern Africa (ProLISSA) at the University of South Africa. 9-13 March.

2014

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2014. Libraries shaping indigenous economies of the rural villagers with special focus on women and girls in Dlangubo village, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A paper presented at the XXI SCESCAL Conference at Lilongwe, Malawi. 28 July – 01 August.

2013

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2013. The management and preservation of indigenous knowledge in Dlangubo village, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A proposal presented at the ProLISSA Conference at the University of South Africa. 06 March.

2012

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2013. Cultural practices and political changes in the South: the role of the intellectuals and artists. A proposal presented at the 5^th South-South Summer Institute for APISA-CLASC-CODESRIA at Recife, Brazil. 21 May – 1 June.

2011

Zimu-Biyela, N. & Mnkeni-Saurombe, N. 2011. Eliminating illiteracy, eradicating inequalities and building an informed nation: an overview of the Department of Arts & Culture’s (DAC) community libraries conditional grant strategy. A paper presented at the HSRC Conference at Birchwood Conference Centre, Johannesburg. 26-27 September.

2010

Zimu-Biyela, N. 2010. Managing records for accountability, good governance and protection of human rights: citizen rights in the digital age. A paper presented at the International Conference on the Round Table for the International Council of Archives (CITRA) at Oslo, Norway. 10-19 September.

2005

Zimu-Biyela, N. & Mkhize N. 2005. Developing information literacy skills for Grade 9/10 learners of Swelihle High School in Kwa-Zulu-Natal province, South Africa. A paper presented at the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) conference, at Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. August/September

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

• LIASA
• SACE
• 2005 - In recognition of the team commitment to the Swelihle High School Community Outreach Project  awarded by the Mangosuthu University of Technology Events Committee

Projects

Community engagement

• 2005 - School Community Outreach service project with Swelihle High School, KwaZulu-Natal Project
• 2014 - Dr PJ Zimu Wellness Programme with the KwaMpumuza/Zwartkop Community (ePhayiphini)
• 2015 - Siyathuthuka Gogo Club Community Outreach Programme with the KwaMpumuza/Zwartkop Community (eShayamoya)

Other

Professional positions  

• August 2018 – to date:  Lecturer – UNISA (Department of Information Science), Pretoria
• August 2017 -  July 2018: Lecturer - University of Fort Hare (UFH), Alice
• April 2008 –  July 2017: Metadata Consultant – Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Pretoria
• June 1996 – March 2008: Cataloguer – Mangosuthu University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal Province
• January 1988 – May 1995 – Teacher-Librarian / Educator – Sibusisiwe Comprehensive High School & Swelihle High School, KwaZulu-Natal Province