Archival resources remain one of the least utilized sources of information in South Africa. Since 1994, despite the introduction of progressive archive legislation, public archival repositories still have a limited number of users and a collection that is skewed, lacking information from many formerly marginalized communities.
This presentation focuses on initiatives related to archival public programming, advocacy, transformation research, and community projects that aim to change this situation.
Nampombe Saurombe is a professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, South Africa. She teaches undergraduate courses in archival sciences and supervises master’s and PhD candidates in areas such as information for development and archives and records management. Her research focuses on archival public programming, advocacy, and the transformation of public archives in South Africa. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Expert Group for Research and Outreach Services (EGRSO) at the International Council on Archives, reflecting her dedication to advancing the field globally.
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