Department of Information Science
Ms Matlala Rachel Mahlatji
| College of Human Sciences | |
|---|---|
| School of Arts | |
| Department: Information Science | |
| Lecturer | |
| Tel: | 0124293111 |
| E-mail: | mahlamr@unisa.ac.za |
Qualifications
Master’s in library and information Science, University of Limpopo: 2011
Fields of academic interests
Advocacy and National Development Plans, Collection Development and Management, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Indigenous Knowledge System, Information literacy, Information Organisation and Retrieval, Policies and Policymaking, Research, Training and Outreach, Teaching and Learning (Multimodal), & Strategic and Project Management
Field of Specialisation
Collection Development and Management, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Indigenous Knowledge System, Information literacy, and Information Organisation and Retrieval
Journal articles
Ledwaba, L. Dikotla, M.A. & Mahlatji, M.R. 2020. Teaching and learning of cataloguing and
classification in higher education: a case study. Innovation: Journal of Appropriate Librarianship and Information Work in Southern Africa (60)
Mahlatji. M.R. & Ntsala, M .2018. Information Access and Dissemination for development in rural areas. 4th IPADA Annual Conference proceedings
Bopape, S., Dikotla, M., Mahlatji, M., Ntsala, M. & Makgahlela, L. 2017. Identifying the information needs of public library and information services users in Limpopo Province. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, 83 (1)
Ntsala, M & Mahlatji M. 2016. Student representative council: addressing information needs and evaluation of information dissemination channels used by the SRC of the University of Limpopo. Journal of Public Administration and Development Initiatives, 1(1)
Ntsala, M. & Mahlatji, M. 2016. Service delivery protests resulting in the burning of libraries: a study of selected public libraries in South Africa. SAAPAM Limpopo Chapter 5th Annual Conference proceedings, 219-227
Projects
CERTIFICATES OBTAINED
- Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
- Certificate in Recognition of Prior Learning
- Certificate in Supervision
- Certificate in Performance Management
- Attendance Certificate in Academic Leadership
- Attendance Certificate in Indexing and Abstracting
- Attendance Certificate in Protection of Personal Information (POPI Act)
- Attendance Certificate Remote Supervision
Other
Supervision
Completed Masters
Co-supervisor: 2021: Tjale, MC: The use of library services at Capricorn District of Limpopo
Province: a case study of Moletji Library. University of Limpopo.
Co-supervisor: Modiba MS: Role of records management in fostering service delivery at the
Limpopo Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs.
Co-supervisor: 2020: Molaudzi AI: The use of library services at Capricorn District of Limpopo
Province: a case study of Moletji Library. University of Limpopo.
Co-supervisor: 2018: The cultural adaptation of nurse-patient communication in a rural area in South Africa, and the influence of this cultural adaptation on the persuasiveness of health messages
Co-supervisor: 2018: Teaching and learning experiences of Cataloguing and Classification module