Degrees Held
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2008
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies (PGDIS) UKZN 2009
- Master of Information Studies (MIS) UKZN 2011
- Master of Education (MEd) UKZN 2014
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Information Studies) UKZN 2021
Research Interests
- School Libraries
- Information Literacy
- Research Methods
- Reading culture
- Digital Literacy and Libraries
- Library user Studies/User Acceptance
- Social Cohesion
- Teaching methodologies
- Electronic Databases
- Coaching and youth development
Teaching Interests
- Information Searching and Retrieval
- Research Methodologies
- Data Analysis and Presentation
- Information Literacies
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Conference Papers
Awards
Positions and Honours
Theses and Modules
Journal Articles
- Kekana, M. D. and Kheswa, S. E. 2022. Library Use and User Satisfaction of Students on the Service Quality of the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus Main Library. Mousiaon, 40(2): 1-25
- Kheswa, S. and Hoskins, R. 2021. The influence of a school library development and management programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal on the development of school libraries. Innovation: journal of appropriate librarianship and information work in Southern Africa, 63: 1-22
- Olasina, G. and Kheswa, S. 2021. Exploring the factors of excessive smartphone use by undergraduate students. Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 13(1): 118–141. https://doi.org/10.34105/j.kmel.2021.13.007
- Matlala, M.E. and Kheswa, S.E. 2021. ‘Internet usage by high school learners in Limpopo province, Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies, 38(4):18 pages. https://doi:10.25159/2663-659X/8033.
- Kekana, M.D. and Kheswa, S.E. 2020. The gap between user perceptions and expectations of students at the main library of the University of KwaZulu-Natal: Pietermaritzburg Campus. South African Journal of Information Management 22(1): a1195. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v22i1.1195
- Matlala, M.E. and Kheswa, S.E. 2019. ‘The perceived usefulness of the Internet to high school learners in Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa’, South African Journal of Information Management 21(1): a1098. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v21i1.1098
Conference Papers
- Kheswa, S. E. 2020. School libraries as spaces for the promotion of reading in KZN. 2020. Keynote address delivered at the KZN Department of Education Seminar on Reading Strategy, DOKIES, Durban, 12 February 2020.
- Kheswa, S.E. and Hoskins, R. 2022. Training of teacher-librarians to offer virtual library services: A case of South African University Library Information Studies programme. ’Virtual Access to Teaching and Learning Resources: School Libraries Leading the Way’’ 2022, 5th ISAL/ZimLA Annual Pre-Conference on the school librarianship: 18 July 2022, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
- Kheswa, S.E. and Hoskins, R. 2022. Training of teacher-librarians for virtual library services: A case of South African University Library Information Studies programme. Paper presented at Department of Library and Information Science: 22nd Annual Information Studies (IS) Hybread conference 6th -8th September 2022. Imvubu Lodge, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Awards
- School of Social Sciences 2022 Awards. Certificate of Excellence: The rising star (best lecturer)
- School of Social Sciences 2022 Awards. Certificate of Appreciation: Most improved Lecturer
- Excellence in Community Engagement Award- Community Engagement 2022
- Certificate of Appreciation for presenting and facilitating in the Community Engagement Programmes 2022
- College of Humanities Staff Excellence Award – Marvelous Multitasker Award – 2017
Positions and Honours
- School of Social Sciences Management Committee member (01 January 2023 to present)
- Department of Information Studies Coordinator (Heard of Department) Acting 31 July 2023 to present)
- Department of Information Studies Coordinator (Heard of Department) Acting 01 July 2022 to 29 February 2023
- Coordinator of Postgraduate Diploma in Records and Archives Management (December 2017 to present)
- Coordinator of Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (July 2018- June 2019, March 2020 to Present)
- School of Social Sciences Community Engagement Team member (Development Cluster Rep 2018 to present)
- School of Social Science Wellness Committee member (2021-current)
- School of Social Sciences Higher Degrees Committee Member (2021-current)
- Alternative to Violence Project (AVP) Facilitator (2011 to present)
- Coordinator of ACE School Librarianship (2013- 2016)
- NEHAWU UKZNP (Nomhle Hadebe Branch) Secretary 2018-2022
- Field researcher – Uboqotho (contracted by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) (2011-2012)
- Head of Academics – Izichwe Youth Football Programme (2010-2016)
- Senior tutor (Advance Certificate in Education School Librarianship) at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg (2011-2013)
- Lecturer (Contract) – Information Studies, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg (2012- Mar2014)
- Lecturer – Information Studies (Apr 2014 to present)
- Coach for Izichwe Youth Football Programme (2019-present)
Theses and Modules
- University of Zululand
- University of Limpopo
- University of the Western Cape
Selected Experience
Community Involvement
Community Involvement
- Kheswa, S.E. 2023. (Facilitator). ELITS Orientation of District Library Services Officials: School Library Information Literacy Skills.12 July 2023. Pinetown Girls High, Durban
- Kheswa, S.E. 2022. (Facilitator). School of Social Sciences Community Engagement Programme: Death and Healing. 17 February 2022.
- Kheswa, S. E. Book distribution to promote reading culture in School: school library and book reviews project. Thokoza High School, Bethany, Bergville, uThukela District. 18 March 2022.
- Kheswa, S.E. 2022. Substance abuse and social ills awareness campaign. A Keynote address delivered at Tholimfundo High School, uGu District
- Kheswa, S.E. 2022. (Facilitator). School of Social Sciences Community Engagement Programme: Empowerment of Councillors on Heritage Development and Maintenance. 9 Sept 2022. University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College Campus, Durban
- Kheswa, S.E. Cultural Ambassador Induction (Matrons) Programme: Conflict resolution and Communication/ reporting skills. Richards Bay, Richards Hotel (Premier) on the 1st to 3rd November 2022.
- Kheswa, S.E. 2022. Training Residence Assistance, UKZNP, Department of Residence Affairs. Alternative to Violence Project: Conflict resolution skills workshop. University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus. (2018 to Current)
Selected Student Supervison
Master's
Master's
- Mtshali Noluthandao. 2023. The role of school libraries and teacher-librarians in the promotion of reading culture at uThukela district, Bergville Circuit. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Letsoalo Lethabo. 2023. The use of electronic databases during the COVID-19 pandemic by postgraduate students- Information studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Pietermaritzburg Campus. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Bashimbe, Baganda. 2021. The use of the Internet by first-year undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Buthelezi, Nombuso. 2020. Adult users’ perception of library services provided by Nongoma Public Library, KwaZulu-Natal. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Radebe, Hombakazi. 2018. Implementation and administration of Integrated Library Management System in academic libraries in KwaZulu-Natal. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Premdass, Bhavisha. 2018. Academic information-seeking behaviour of Haythorne Senior Secondary grade eight learners using the Msunduzi Woodlands Branch Public Library, Pietermaritzburg. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Kekana, Matsobane.2017. Postgraduate students’ perception of the library as an environment for reading, studying and researching at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Matlala, Mpubane. 2017. The use of the Internet by grade 11 learners from selected schools in the Sekhukhune district, Makhuduthamaga local municipality in Limpopo province. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Mdletshe Ayanda. 2017. Information-seeking behaviour and dissemination by the leadership of COSATU affiliated unions in the uMgungundlovu District. MIS thesis. Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal.