http://hdl.handle.net/11189/6102 2026-08-16T07:46:47Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/5922 Title: The Mahout on the elephant: how the knowledge management practices of the Wellington Campus Library enriches CPUT Libraries Authors: Kleinveldt, Lynn; Moll, ME Abstract: The importance of knowledge management in institutions is widely acknowledged. However, the influence of progressive knowledge management practices in one branch of the organization on the organization as a whole is the theme of this paper. The MJL Olivier Library (Wellington campus library) of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is one of nine branches, with Cape Town and Bellville being the largest. However the knowledge management practices of Wellington with particular reference to knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and knowledge capturing leads to Wellington being seen as an “innovation champion” (Glynn, 1996) within the CPUT Libraries. Some of the effects this has had on the CPUT Libraries as a whole show the advantages of even a small section being encouraged to form a Community of Practice with positive knowledge management practices. This study looks at some of the ways knowledge management is practiced internally at MJL Olivier Library including knowledge creation, through internal and external processes, knowledge capturing in both daily and monthly routine, as well as specific projects, and knowledge sharing through an internalised Community of Practice. In addition, it looks at the utilization of this knowledge both within the MJL Olivier library itself, as well as the value and means of the Wellington branch’s contribution to knowledge management within the CPUT Libraries as a whole, and gives suggestions as to how this can be more widely applied within the CPUT Libraries, and in other libraries 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/5807 Title: Embedded librarianship and blackboard usage to manage knowledge and support blended learning at a South African university of technology Authors: Kleinveldt, Lynn; Schutte, M; Stilwell Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate how Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Libraries can contribute to knowledge management processes using the Learning Management System, Blackboard, by embedding the librarian in the learning environment to support blended learning. Structured interviews were conducted at CPUT with eight lecturers involved in the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) in Faculty A and with one Faculty A librarian. One of the main findings indicated that lecturers use various teaching methods to support ECP students. Knowledge sharing between lecturers and the librarian mainly takes place during meetings and via email, but not via Blackboard. Training on Blackboard and current awareness of features such as Blackboard Collaborate are needed. Departments within Faculty A considered working together with the faculty librarian to support ECP students essential; they found it beneficial, important and very useful. Departments perceived Blackboard as a communication platform as well as a useful teaching tool. Both positive and negative experiences were shared about the use of Blackboard in the ECP. Although lecturers and the librarian thought that Blackboard improved student learning, both were aware of other means of reaching the students online such as Facebook or Google. Overall, there is a good working relationship between lecturers and the librarian with regard to supporting ECP students. It is therefore important that parties seeking collaboration should create an appropriate platform for interaction. One of the limitations of the study is that it excludes the student experience of using the online learning environment at CPUT. The study could inform CPUT Libraries and the university community regarding improving knowledge management practices. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/3672 Title: Integrating tablet technology into Information Literacy Training at CPUT Libraries: a pilot project Authors: Kleinveldt, Lynn; Zulu, M Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this case study is to highlight the techniques and applications used to adapt Information Literacy (IL) modules in such a way that students acquired the IL skills through the use of tablet technology. The focus at higher education institutions has been placed on embracing the everchanging web technologies to enhance teaching and learning. This case study reports on a collaborative effort between faculty and librarians in 2014, where tablet technology was integrated into the Information Literacy Certificate Programme of Environmental Management Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) students. Design/methodology/approach: To support teaching with technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), a pilot project was conducted in 2014 using tablet technology to train IL to a group of 20 ECP Environmental Management students in the Applied Sciences Faculty. All modules were adapted for this purpose meaning that students used the tablet throughout the training sessions. Findings: Good collaboration between librarians and faculty, as well as interaction between students increased. Some of the challenges faced were unstable Internet connection, many web applications identified by the trainers to use during the training were not compatible with the Nexus 7 Tablet. Overall the training went well. In the end the librarians were successful in achieving learning to take place among students. Originality/value: Currently CPUT Libraries promotes the Information Literacy (IL) Certificate Programme to first year students, integrating IL into the curriculum of faculty. It is hoped that this paper will give insight for academic librarians wishing to incorporate mobile technologies into their Information Literacy training programmes. Description: Article accessible on this link: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/LHTN-12-2015-0083 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/2780 Title: The role of an academic library in research: Researchers’ perspectives at a South African university of technology Authors: Hart, G; Kleinveldt, Lynn Abstract: Academic libraries typically identify research support as a central pillar in their mission. But they need to examine how their mission statements relate to the perspectives of researchers themselves, especially in view of reported changes in researchers' information seeking and sharing in the online environment. By means of a questionnaire survey of 102 full time academic staff at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the project examined how researchers use their institution's library in their research and what their expectations are. For various historical reasons universities of technology lag behind in terms of their research output and in recent years CPUT has prioritised research. This is reflected in the virtual unanimity among the 102 respondents that research is essential to their job despite their heavy teaching loads. Overall, the study finds that most (over 65%) continue to rely on the library for access to print and electronic resources. It finds a heavy emphasis on the traditional functions of an academic library, such as resource and information management. A few gaps emerge between the delivery of library services and researchers' desires. For example, very few attend the library's scheduled database training workshops; yet most see database training as one of the library's key contributions to research. The most pressing desire is to be kept informed of new research in their fields; yet only a minority experience this level of service and less than half express confidence in the discipline knowledge of librarians. 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z