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Three major divisions \u2013 Research and Postgraduate Studies, including Strategic Initiatives and Administration, Internationalisation, and the Library and Information Centre, represent the fulcrum of research excellence at UJ.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Division of Research and Postgraduate Studies supports a range of UJ\u2019s key strategic initiatives, including research, postgraduate studies, innovation and technology transfer and the GES initiative. This report integrates contributions by the Postgraduate School, the Research Office, and the Strategic Initiatives and Administration Unit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The work of UJ\u2019s Division for Internationalisation, aligned with the university\u2019s Global Excellence and Stature 2025 Strategy, and informed by its mission of inspiring transformation through the collaborative pursuit of knowledge, supports both intra-university, and international partner collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We took several important steps in 2018 to strengthen our leadership in library technologies, by embracing 4IR challenges and innovations. The slogan: \u2018Library 4.0 for the Love of Learning\u2019 was coined in 4IR workshops.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES<\/span><\/p>\n

During 2018, the Library launched some new services and operating systems, including a book-to-desk service, an automated venue booking system iPhones for shelvers, the provision of offices for visiting academics, and a Writing Centre.<\/p>\n

ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

The year saw significant growth in our catalogue collection, and we processed 211% more items than in 2017. There was also a significant increase in online training for students, with the usage of Libguides increasing by 56% from 2017. In 2018, 18 382 first-year students received face-to- face training across the four campuses, and the Online Information Literacy module received 191 487 views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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