Department of Information Science

Prof M Mhlongo

College of Human Sciences
School of Arts
Department: Information Science
Associate Professor
Tel: 012 429 2644
Fax: 012 429 3221
E-mail: mhlonma@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy and Literature (UNISA)
  • Master of Information Studies (Natal)
  • Higher Education Diploma (UNISA)
  • B. Bibl. (Hons) (University of Fort Hare)
  • B. Bibl. (University of Fort Hare)

Currently teaching

  • Cataloguing and classification
  • Subject Organisation
  • Masters and Doctoral supervision

Fields of academic interests

  • Information organisation
  • Research methodology
  • Public libraries
  • Indigenous knowledge
  • Knowledge management
  • LIS education

Journal articles

Mhlongo, M. (In Press). Addressing epistemicide through the integration of Indigenous knowledge: are South African public libraries ready? AlterNation JL Dube Special Issue.

 

Mhlongo, M. 2021. Framework for the integration of indigenous knowledge into libraries in South Africa. IFLA journal, 47(3) 375–385.

 

Mhlongo, M. 2020. Harnessing Indigenous knowledge through community involvement in public libraries in South Africa. LIBRI, 70(4): 291–303.

 

Mhlongo, M and Ngulube, P. 2020. Resource provision and access to indigenous knowledge in public libraries in South Africa Information Development, 36(2): 271–287

 

Mhlongo, M and Ngulube, P. 2018. Public Libraries as Conduits for Indigenous Knowledge in South Africa. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1757. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1757

 

Book Chapter

Mhlongo, M. 2020. Exploring the Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Public Library Services With an Inclusive Intent Using a Critical Theory Lens, In: Ngulube, P.(ed.). Handbook of Research on Connecting Research Methods for Information Science Research. Hershey PA:  IGI Global, pp. 266-285.

Paper presentations

 

QUALIFICATIONS

DLitt et Phil. (UNISA)

 

FIELD(S) OF SPECIALISATION

 

Indigenous knowledge systems; Information organisation; Public libraries

 

JOURNAL ARTICLES

 

Mhlongo, M. (In Press). Addressing epistemicide through the integration of Indigenous knowledge: are South African public libraries ready? AlterNation JL Dube Special Issue.

 

Mhlongo, M. 2021. Framework for the integration of indigenous knowledge into libraries in South Africa. IFLA journal, 47(3) 375–385.

 

Mhlongo, M. 2020. Harnessing Indigenous knowledge through community involvement in public libraries in South Africa. LIBRI, 70(4): 291–303.

 

Mhlongo, M and Ngulube, P. 2020. Resource provision and access to indigenous knowledge in public libraries in South Africa Information Development, 36(2): 271–287

 

Mhlongo, M and Ngulube, P. 2018. Public Libraries as Conduits for Indigenous Knowledge in South Africa. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1757. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1757

 

Book Chapter

Mhlongo, M. 2020. Exploring the Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Public Library Services With an Inclusive Intent Using a Critical Theory Lens, In: Ngulube, P.(ed.). Handbook of Research on Connecting Research Methods for Information Science Research. Hershey PA:  IGI Global, pp. 266-285.

 

Conference presentations

Mhlongo, M. 2021. Towards a framework for integration of indigenous knowledge into services of public libraries in South Africa. Paper presented at the XXIV SCECSAL Conference held at Safari Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia 8-11 February 2021

 

Mhlongo, M. 2019 Collection development policies as drivers for integrating indigenous knowledge for inclusive public library services in South Africa. Paper presented at the Information Studies (IS) 2019 Annual Conference, Department of Information Studies, University of Zululand, Empangeni, South Africa on 18 – 20 September 2019.

 

Mhlongo, M. 2018. Towards accessible and inclusive public library services in South Africa. Paper presented at the 19th LIASA Annual Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa on 08-12 October 2018.