This document provides a biography for Dr Heila Pienaar, who works as the Deputy Director of Strategic Innovation at the University of Pretoria Library in South Africa. It outlines her work experience and responsibilities facilitating the library's strategic plan. It also lists her degrees, awards, publications, and involvement in projects related to research data management, digital scholarship, and developing makerspaces.

1. Dr Heila Pienaar
Deputy Director:
Strategic Innovation
Department of Library Services
University of Pretoria
South Africa
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2348-9035 Last update: October 2018

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X38o0m8ipa0

5. Content
 Work
 Contact
 Strategic responsibilities and projects
 Degrees
 Awards
 Papers
 Publications
 Membership

6. Work
 Work group: Library executive management
 Previous experience at the University of Pretoria
Library (June 1988-December 2018):
 Deputy Director: Innovation & Technology
 Deputy Director: e-Strategy & e-Research enablement
 Strategic innovation manager
 Internal consultant
 Researcher
 Previous experience in other organisations:
 Lecturer, Department of Information Science,
University of South Africa (1987-May1988)
 Information Manager, Directorate of Information
Services, SA Defence Force (1977-1986)

7. Contact
 heila.pienaar@up.ac.za
 Phone:
 012 420 2020
 +27-12-420 2020
 Fax:
 012 362 5182
 +27-12-362 182

8. Strategic responsibilities & projects
 Facilitate Library strategic management
 Library strategic plans and implementation
 2018 Strategic projects
 Co-ordinating the implementation of the Library’s strategic plan to
develop into a modern and dynamic library (includes the following
focus areas: space, self service, new role for information specialists
in terms of research, and teaching and learning enablement,
entrepreneurship, the development of a digital scholarship centre,
RDM, digitisation) View the video titled "Creating the University of
Pretoria 21st century library" featuring Robert Moropa, Dr Heila
Pienaar and the focus area rivers: https://youtu.be/a64q6iQK1OQ
 Research Data Management (RDM)
 MakerSpace
 Digital Scholarship Centre
 Digitisation

9. Degrees
 D Phil (An interdisciplinary doctorate in Information Science, with a co-
supervisor specialising in Industrial and Organisational Psychology):
The creative and innovative university library (Afrikaans). Three
theoretical variables were studied, namely organizational structure,
organizational climate and culture, and the personality of individuals in
organizations. The empirical study examines the possible relationship
between the degree of creativity and innovation of university libraries
and the organizational climate. (University of Pretoria - 1994)
https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/66338
 M Bibl: The integrated personal academic information system - an
exploratory study (Afrikaans). (University of Pretoria - 1990)
https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/66517
 M.Ed (Computer-Assisted Education): Modules - evaluation of CAE
programs; learning theory; modalities of technology; education
essence; instructional design and development; systems and tools for
CBT authors; instructional technology for adult learning; implementation
and management of CAE; instructional television. Thesis - Design of a
web portal for academics https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/23333
(Afrikaans) With distinction (Academic honorary colours) (University of
Pretoria, 2001)
 B.Bibl (Hons) (University of Johannesburg - 1979)
 B.Bibl (Ed) (University of Johannesburg - 1976)

10. Awards
 P.C. Coetzee award for advanced research in Library and
Information Science, University of Pretoria
 Literati Club Awards for Excellence 2000: Highly Commended
Author Award for the article "Organisational transformation at an
academic information service" Library Management, vol. 20,
issue 5, 1999 (MCB University Press)
 Chief of the Defence Force recommendation medal
 Best student of the Southern Transvaal branch of the South
African Institute for Librarianship and Information Science

11. Papers (1) (many of these presentations are also available on slideshare)
 Pienaar, H. 2017. What infrastructure is necessary for successful research data management (RDM) at
universities? CHPC National Conference, DIRISA session, 6 December 2017, Pretoria, South Africa.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63455
 Pienaar, H. et al. 2017. Criteria and evaluation of research data repository platforms @ the University of
Pretoria, South Africa. Research Data Alliance 9th
Plenary Meeting, Repository Platforms for Research Data
IG session, 7 May 2017, Barcelona, Spain.
https://www.rd-alliance.org/system/files/documents/3%20RDAevaluationrepositoriesUP.pdf
 Pienaar, H. Matlatse, R., van Deventer, M. 2017. Mobilising a nation: RDM education and training in South
Africa. 11th
Digital Curation Conference, 20-23 February 2017, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
http://www.dcc.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/IDCC17~/
presentations/IDCC17Training%20in%20SA%20rev%20MvDHeila.pdf
 Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M., Gcukumana, S., Olivier, E., Msweli, Z. 2016. Changing research workflows
at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the CSIR: results of an international study. 2016. 13th International
Southern African Online Meeting. 7-10 Junie 2016, CSIR International Conference Centre, Pretoria, South
Africa.
https://custom.cvent.com/98DB067D696243BD8FE5F6496A4DFC5F/files/78861cfc60654227977dc6c14530023f.pdf
 Pienaar, H. 2015. DIRISA repository prototype (based on Islandora). Codata South Africa: Data Citation
Workshop 2016, 10 December, 2015, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa. https://
nedicc.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/hp-dirisa-repository-prototype.pdf
 Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I. 2015. What researchers want in terms of research data management. Sanlic
conference, 19-20 May 2015, Gauteng, South Africa. http://
www.sanlic.org.za/sanlic-workshops/73-sanlic-workshops
 Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M.J. 2015. Research Data Management (RDM) in a Developing Country: a
personal journey. 10th
Digital Curation Conference, 9-12 February 2015, London, United Kingdom.
http://www.dcc.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/IDCC15/Presen
tations%20Day%202/C3/Research%20Data%20Management%20in%20a%20Developing%20Country.pdf
Session report (blog): http://www.dcc.ac.uk/blog/idcc15-session-report-decade-digital-curation
 Pienaar, H. 2014. Developing an institutional research data management plan: Guidelines. The 2014 LIS
Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2014, Unisa Science Campus, South Africa. Also presented at the e-
Research Africa Conference 2014, 23-26 November 2014, UCT, Cape Town.
http://www.eresearch.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/140/eResearch_Africa_programme_final_nov2014.pd

12. Papers (2)
 Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I. 2014. ‘Makerspaces’: should South Africa join the hype? 12th
SAOIM
Conference, 3-6 June, Pretoria, South Africa. Also presented at the Unisa Library Technology showcase,
29-30 September 2014. https://saoug.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/makerspacesonline5june2014.pdf
 Pienaar, H., Van der Walt, I. 2014. Research data management at the University of Pretoria. 12th
SAOIM
Conference, 3-6 June, Pretoria, South Africa. Also presented at the Unisa Library Technology showcase,
29-30 September 2014. https://saoug.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/rdmsaoug-5-jun-2014.pdf
 Pienaar, H. et al. 2013. What does it take to become a 4x4 Librarian? Implementing the Overdrive e-Book
lending system! Sanlic 2013 Ever Evolving e-Books Workshop, 13-16 May 2013, Muldersdrift,
Johannesburg, South Africa. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/21605; http://www.sanlic.org.za/sanlic-workshops.
Paper also presented at the 5th
African Conference for Digital Scholarship and Curation, University of
KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 26-28 June 2013.
http://nedicc.wordpress.com/5th-african-conference-for-digital-scholarship-and-curation/
 Van Deventer, M.J. & Pienaar, H. 2012. Employing the Moodle Platform as a VRE Tool while Teaching
eResearch Skills to Masters and PhD Students. 4th International Conference on Education Technology
and Computer (ICETC 2012). Cape Town.
 Pienaar, H & Van Deventer, MJ. 2012. The role of virtual research environments within the context of an
e-Research framework. 11th SAOIM Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, 5-8 June 2012.
http://saoug.org.za/11th-saoim-workshops-and-conference-presentations/
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19211
 Pienaar, H. 2010. Survey of research data management practices at the University of Pretoria, South
Africa: October 2009 – March 2010. 22nd International CODATA Conference, Cape Town, South Africa
http://www.codata2010.com/ 24-27 October 2010.
http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/survey-of-research-data-management-practices-up2010
http://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/15154; presented the paper also at: 2011 African Digital
Scholarship Conference; Unisa open access event, 2011; DST/HSRC/UP workshop on data curation in
Social Sciences and Humanities, 2012.
 Penzhorn, C. & Pienaar, H. 2009. The Academic Library as Partner in Support of Scholarship. In I. Gibson
et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International
Conference 2009 (pp. 2930-2935). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
http://www.editlib.org/noaccess/31085
 Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M. 2009. Using the Balanced Scorecard to formulate your library’s e-Strategy.
SLIS workshop, Mintek, Johannesburg. 21 August 2009.
http://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/11260;

13. Papers (3)
 Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H., Morris, J, Ngcete, Z. 2009. Virtual research environments: learning
gained from a situation and needs analysis for malaria researchers. African Digital Scholarship and
Curation Conference. Pretoria. 12-14 May 2009. http://www.library.up.ac.za/digi/programme.htm
 Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M. 2009. Conceptual framework for a Malaria VRE in South Africa. The
Research Information Centre (RIC) Stakeholder Event, British Library, London, 23 March 2009
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/9734 ;
http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/conceptual-framework-for-a-malaria-vre-in-south-africa
 Pienaar, H. Libraries on the move - shifting barriers, going places, sharing spaces. Stellenbosch
University Library 10th annual symposium, 6-7 November 2008. Stellenbosch.
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/7877 ;
http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/stellenbosch08social-presentation/
 Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H. Advance & attack: technology demonstrator to the rescue …and
beyond. International Internet Librarian 2008 conference. London. 16-17 October 2008.
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/7878
 Pienaar, H. Development and implementation of an e-Information Strategy for an academic library.
Libraries & Information Management Forum 2008, Hilton Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.
21-22 August 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/6721
 Pienaar, H. Digital Scholarship and the role of the university library. Ninth Southern African Online
Information Meeting. CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria. 3-5 June 2008.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/5830
 Van Deventer, M.J., Pienaar, H. Getting Executive Buy-In: The Value of Technology Demonstrators.
Ninth Southern African Online Information Meeting. CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria. 3-5 June 2008.
http://researchspace.csir.co.za/dspace/handle/10204/2263
 Bothma, T., Pienaar, H., Hammes, M. Towards open scholarship at the University of Pretoria.16th
BOBCATSSS Symposium 2008 – Providing Access to Information for Everyone. Zadar, Croatia, 28-
30 January 2008.
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace//handle/2263/4893

14. Papers (4)
 Pienaar, H. Digital Scholarship and the role of the university library. Digital Scholarship Conference on
the Theme: "Cutting Edge Digital Scholarship in the New Millenium: Strategies, Prospects and
Challenges for University of Botswana", Gaborone, Botswana , 12-13 December 2007 (keynote
address). https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/4133
 Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M.J. Investigating the need for a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) for
Malaria research in the South African context. South African Malaria Initiative (SAMI) workshop,
Rustenburg, 3-5 December 2007.
 Pienaar, H. Strategic issues of concern to libraries in Southern Africa & the future of integrated library
systems: resources scenario. Innovative Library Director’s Symposium for Southern Africa, Pretoria, 14
November 2007. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3
 Pienaar, H., Smith, I. Development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library. World Library
and Information Congress (WLIC): 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Durban, 21 August
2007. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3335
 Smith, I., Pienaar, H. Adapt or die : energizing library staff and academics through the development of
digital repositories. World Library and Information Congress (WLIC): 73rd IFLA General Conference and
Council, Durban, 21 August 2007. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3325
 Pienaar, H., van Deventer, M.J. Capturing knowledge in institutional repositories ... playing leapfrog with
giraffes. Knowledge Management pre-conference workshop at the World Library and Information
Congress (WLIC): 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Durban, 17 August 2007.
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/3441
 Van Deventer, M.J., Pienaar, H. Investigating the need for a virtual research environment (VRE) for
malaria research in SA. CODATA workshop for data sources for sustainable development in SADC,
NRF, Pretoria, 14-15 May 2007.
 Pienaar, H., Smith, I. Development and implementation of an e-information strategy for a university
library. Libraries and Information Management Africa 2006 & 2007conference and workshop,
Johannesburg, 25-26 Oktober 2006 & 7 February 2007.(https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/999
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1681
 Pienaar, H., Hammes, M., Bothma, T. Making UP research visible on the web. Citte conference,
Pretoria, 18-20 September 2006. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/822
 Pienaar, H., Moropa, R. Online journal subscriptions. eR3SA workshop, Johannesburg, 19 Junie 2006.
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1345

15. Papers (5)
 Pienaar, H. e-Information strategy of the Academic Information Service. Ditche IT conference &
workshop, Port Elizabeth, 16-18 Mei 2006. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1346
 Pienaar, H, van Deventer, MJ. Developing a research portal for South Africa. Internet Librarian
International 2005, London, VK, 10-11 Oktober 2005.
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1349
 Pienaar, H, Pretorius. J. What can a real research portal offer Research South Africa. Gaelic
Symposium 2005: The eServices environment: changing to a higher gear, Pretoria, Suid-Afrika, 9-
10 Mei 2005. https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1350
 Pienaar, H., Conradie, F. Design and development of a portal for academics. 6th Southern African
Online Information Meeting, Kempton Park, South Africa, 19-21 June 2001. (PowerPoint version)
 Pienaar, H., Penzhorn, C.E. Innovative implementation of the Balanced Scorecard in an academic
information service. 3rd Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in
Libraries and Information Services, Northumberland, England, 27-31 August 1999. (Proceedings of
the 3rd Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and
Information Services "Value and Impact", School of Information Studies, University of Northumbria
at Newcastle: 235-238)
 Gerryts, E.D., Pienaar, H. The key to the new library. Conference of the International Association of
Technological University Libraries (IATUL), Chania, Greece, 17-21 May, 1999.
 Pienaar, H., Russell, M.R., Roets, Y., Kriel, H. Launching transformation at the Academic
Information Service, University of Pretoria. Conference of the International Association of
Technological University Libraries (IATUL), Pretoria, South Africa, 1-5 June 1998.
 De Bruin, H., Roets, Y., Pienaar, H. An holistic view of information management at South African
universities. CITTE conference, Cape Town, South Africa, April 1996.

16. Other presentions
 Pienaar, H. 2010. Creating an e-Environment for scholarship:
dream or reality? http://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/14372;
http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/creating-an-eenvironment-for-scholarship-dream-or-reality
 Pienaar, H., Kriel, H., Satgoor, U. 2010. Visit of the Principal to the
Merensky library, 18 June 2010.
http://www.slideshare.net/heila1/visit-of-the-principal-prof-c-de-la-rey-to-the-up-library-18-ju
; http://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/14314
 Pienaar, H. 2017. e-Safety for kids: curriculum, lessons, resources.
https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/e-safety-for-kids-curriculum-lessons-resources
 Pienaar, H. March 2018. Building a Digital Scholarship Centre on
the successes of a Library Makerspace?
https://www.slideshare.net/heila1/building-a-digital-scholarship-centre-on-the-successes-of

17. Publications (1)
 Matlatse, R., Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M. 2017. Mobilising a Nation: RDM Training and Education
in South Africa. International Journal of Digital Curation. 2017. Vol.12, Iss. 1, pp. 299-310.
http://www.ijdc.net/article/view/579 ; https://doi.org/10.2218/ijdc.v12i2.579
 Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H. 2015. Research Data Management in a Developing Country: A
Personal Journey. International Journal of Digital Curation. 2015, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 33-47.
http://www.ijdc.net/index.php/ijdc/article/view/380 ; doi:10.2218/ijdc.v10i2.380
 Penzhorn, C., Pienaar, H. 2009.The use of social networking tools for innovative service delivery at
the University of Pretoria Library. Innovation: journal of appropriate librarianship and information work
in Southern Africa. 38, June 2009: 66-77. http://www.innovation.ukzn.ac.za/innovationbase.htm ;
https://repository.up.ac.za/upspace/handle/2263/14331
 Van Deventer, M., Pienaar, H. 2009. Report on the 2nd
African Digital Scholarship and Curation
Conference. D-Lib Magazine, 15 (7/8), July / August 2009.
http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july09/vandeventer/07vandeventer.html
 Pienaar, H., Van Deventer, M. 2009. To VRE or not to VRE? Do South African malaria researchers
need a virtual research environment? Ariadne, 59, April 2009.
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue59/pienaar-vandeventer/ Also available on Reseachgate.
 Pienaar, H., Smith, I. 2008. Development of a library 2.0 service model for an African library. Library
Hi Tech News, 25(5): 7-10.
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/viewContainer.do;jsessionid=78A376CF81DB520E7A35DEC90D1DB
 Van Deventer, M.J., Pienaar, H. 2008. South African repositories: bridging knowledge divides.
Ariadne, 55, April 2008. http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue55/vandeventer-pienaar/;
https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/8615
 Pienaar, H. Librarians speak up: How is your library using 2.0 to reach users? 2007. Library Connect
Newsletter, October 2007, 5 (4): 8. http://libraryconnect.elsevier.com/lcn/0504/lcn050407.html
 Page-Shipp, RJ., Hammes, M., Pienaar, H., Reagon, F., Thomas, G., van Deventer, MJ., Veldsman,
V. 2005. eResearch support services: responding to a challenge facing the South African research
and information communities. SA Journal of Information Management, December 2005, 7(4)
http://www.sajim.co.za/default.asp?to=peer4vol7nr4 ; https://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/1806

18. Publications (2)
 Pienaar, H. 2003. Design and development of an academic portal. Libri, June 2003, 53(2):
118-129.
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.430.3604&rep=rep1&type=pdf
 Pienaar, H., Conradie, F. 2001. Design and development of a portal for academics at the
University of Pretoria. Moussaion, 2001, 19(2), 86-89.
http://reference.sabinet.co.za/sa_epublication_article/mousaion_v19_n2_a8
 Pienaar, H., Penzhorn, C. 2000. Using the Balanced Scorecard to facilitate strategic
management at an academic information service. Libri, September 2000, 50(3): 202-209.
http://www.librijournal.org/pdf/2000-3pp202-209.pdf
 Pienaar, H., et al. 1999. Organisational transformation at an academic information service.
Library Management, 1999, 20(5): 266-272.
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/ViewContentServlet;jsessionid=E7330D33FBBDCC30063D87
 Pienaar, H., Boshoff, A.B. 1996. Relationship between creativity and innovation in
university libraries and the organizational climate. South African Journal of Library and
Information Science, June 1996, 64(2):67-75.
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9609116480/relationship-between-creativity-
innovation-university-libraries-organizational Also available on Researchgate.
 Pienaar, H. 1996. 'n Raamwerk vir die meting van biblioteke en inligtingdienste. Mousaion,
1996, 14(1):105-120. https://getinfo.de/en/search/id/BLSE%3ARN008146433/
 Pienaar, H. 1995. Kreatiewe en innoverende universiteitsbiblioteke. South African Journal
of Library and Information Science, September 1995, 63(3):107-113.Also available on
Researchgate.
 Pienaar, H., Nieuwoudt, B.A., van der Walt, A.J. 1993. Akademiese werkstasie aan die
Universiteit van Pretoria: bekendstelling van die konsep. South African Journal of Library
and Information Science, December 1993, 61(4):149-154.
 Boon, J.A., de Bruin, H., Pienaar, H. 1992. Nasionale inligtingstelsel vir lopende navorsing
in Suid-Afrika. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, March 1992,
60(1):10-18.

19. Publications (3)
 Pienaar, H. 1991. Geïntegreerde persoonlik akademiese inligtingstelsel: 'n verkennende studie.
South African Journal of Library and Information Science, March 1991, 59(1):109-128.
 Pienaar, H. 1991. Inligtingkundigheid in 'n geïntegreerde akademiese inligtingstelsel. Mousaion,
3(9):109-128.
 Boon, J.A., Pienaar, H. 1989. Some ideas on the microcomputer and the information/knowledge
workstation. Microcomputers for Information Management, June 1989, 6(2):113-122

20. Membership
 NeDICC (Network of Digital Information and Curation Communities)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwxP220eyCA

21. Academic activities
 External examiner of Masters and Doctorate theses and dissertations from time
to time
 Lecturer: Carnegie M.IT for Librarians, Department of Information Science,
University of Pretoria (http://web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/44/1066/Carnegie
%20brochure%20low%20res_MIT.pdf)
 Lecturer: Carnegie CPD for Librarians, Department of Information Science,
University of Pretoria (http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?
ipkCategoryID=22719&subid=22719&ipklookid=7 )
 Study leader of Masters and Doctorate theses and dissertations from time to
time