Matshidiso Aphane
Dedicated Library and Information Science professional with a strong background in cataloguing and a passion for literacy advocacy
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Dedicated Library and Information Science professional with a strong background in cataloguing and a passion for literacy advocacy. Experienced in managing diverse library services, from academic metadata at UNISA to community-focused literacy festivals. Expert in coordinating inclusive education programmes, including Early Childhood Development (ECD) and youth competitions, aimed at fostering a culture of reading and public speaking.
Experience
Cataloguer at University of South Africa (UNISA) (2025-01 – Present)
- Systematically catalogued and classified library materials to ensure high-quality metadata for digital and physical collections.
- Collaborated with the digitisation team to improve resource accessibility and records accuracy.
Library Assistant at Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (2022-01 – 2024-12)
- Implemented literacy advocacy programmes including Born to Read and community Reading Festivals.
- Organized and facilitated Public Speaking Competitions and spelling bees for local schools.
- Managed ECD and Toy Library programmes, ensuring age-appropriate resource allocation and play-based learning.
- Coordinated social media updates to promote library events and increased community engagement.
- Supervised interns and managed daily library operations and administrative reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Information Science in Information Science – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2020-03)
Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management in Archives and Records Management – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2017-05)
Matric (Grade 12) – Boitshepo Secondary School (2013-12)
