{"id":2309,"date":"2024-02-07T09:31:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T09:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/libraryresearchnews\/?p=2309"},"modified":"2024-02-09T13:17:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T13:17:20","slug":"new-staff-research-data-services-and-scholarly-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/libraryresearchnews\/2024\/02\/07\/new-staff-research-data-services-and-scholarly-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"New staff: Research Data Services and Scholarly Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are thrilled to inform you that we have new additions to the Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service\u2019s research support services.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Welcome to\u00a0 Xabiso Xesi: Manager Research Data Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Xabiso Xesi<\/p><\/div>\n

Xabiso Xesi joined the Library as the Manager of Research Data Services on 1 February 2024. Before joining us, Xabiso served as a Digital Scholarship Specialist at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Libraries. However, he is no stranger to SU having previously worked as an Information Systems Coordinator at the University\u2019s Division for Research Management. He brings extensive expertise in research data management, scholarly communication and information systems management which was gained during his time at the CPUT and SU. Armed with a Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge and Information Systems Management from Stellenbosch University and a BCom Honours in Information Systems, he is completing an MPhil in Digital Curation at the University of Cape Town.<\/p>\n

Researchers can consult with Xabiso on research data matters such as creating DMP plans, preserving research data, research data policies, tools for sharing research data and data citation.<\/p>\n

He can be contacted at xabiso@sun.ac.za<\/a>\u00a0or 021 808 9489.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Sakhile Mngomezulu: Manager Scholarly Communications and Open Access<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sakhile Mngomezulu<\/p><\/div>\n

Sakhile Mngomezulu joined the Library as the Manager: Scholarly Communications and Open Access on 1 February 2024. Previously, he served as Senior Librarian: Institutional Repository and Systems Support at North-West University following a role as Librarian: Scholarly Communications at the same institution. Sakhile also worked as an Information Specialist at the Varsity College IIE and at the Management College of Southern Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Information Studies degree from the University of Limpopo and a Master of Information Science Degree from the University of South Africa. He is presently enrolled for a Ph.D. in Information Science at the University of South Africa.<\/p>\n

Researchers can consult Sakhile with queries related to advice on open access publishing options including transformational agreements, open access initiatives, and publishers and consortia relationship management.<\/p>\n

He can be contacted at sakhilemn@sun.ac.za <\/a>or 021\u00a0808 9907.<\/p>\n

Author: Dr Siviwe Bangani<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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