Matshidiso Aphane

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.

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.

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)