Batlang Comma Serema
Gaborone
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Teacher
Tonota Community Junior Secondary School
01.1991
Accounts Assistant
Botswana Housing Cooperation
01.1988
Temporary Teacher
Mater Spei Senior Secondary
01.1987
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Botswana High Commission
01.2020 - Current
Senior Lecturer Business Information
University of Botswana
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Department of Library and Information Studies
- Department of Library and Information Studies
Executive Secretary
Botswana Democratic Party
01.2005 - 07.2011
Lecturer – Business Information
University of Botswana
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Department of Library and Information Studies
- Department of Library and Information Studies
Ag. Principal Information and Public Relations Officer
Botswana Parliament Library
07.1996 - 07.1997
Senior Research Officer
Botswana Parliament Library
06.1994 - 07.1996
Assistant District Officer
Ministry of Local Government and Lands
06.1991 - 07.1994
Education
PhD - Library and Information Studies
University College London
06.2003
MSc. - Information Analysis, Business & Public Policy
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland07.1996
BA - History and Environmental Science
University of Botswana
06.1991
Skills
- Motivating students
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
Position Held
- Senior Lecturer Business Information, Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana, 2011 - 2020
- Executive Secretary, Botswana Democratic Party, 01/01/05 - 07/01/11
- Lecturer – Business Information, Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana, 1996 - 2005
- Senior Research Officer, Botswana Parliament Library, 06/01/94 - 07/01/96
- Ag. Principal Information and Public Relations Officer, Botswana Parliament Library, 07/01/96 - 07/01/97
- Assistant District Officer, Ministry of Local Government and Lands (Lands), 06/01/91 - 07/01/94
- Temporary Teacher, Tonota Community Junior Secondary School, 1991
- Accounts Assistant, Botswana Housing Cooperation, 1988
- Temporary Teacher, Mater Spei Senior Secondary, 1987
Currentposition
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Windhoek, Namibia, 2020 - present
Boardsprofessionalbodiesmembership
- Board Member, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, 2017 - 2020
- Board Member, Botswana National Productivity Centre, 2016 - 2020
- Vice President, Botswana Football Association, 06/01/01 - 07/01/03
- Chairman, Strategy Committee of Botswana Democratic Party, 2018 - 2019
- Publicity Chairman, Botswana Democratic Party, 1997 - 1999
- Member, Botswana Premier League Committee on Discipline, 2000 - 2003
- Patron, Pepsi Five Social Football Club, 2016 - present
- Director, Information Academy also trading as IA BRANDSS, 2000 - 2020
- Political & Business Commentator, 2000 - present
- Member, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, 2005 - 2020
- President, Botswana Library Association, 2014 - 2019
Supervisionofuniversityresearchprojects
- The Adoption and Use of Digital Libraries by Academic staff in Nigerian University, Mr. Isah A., 2013 - 2016
- Job Motivation of Records Personnel at the Ministries of Education and skills Development and Local government and Rural Development, Ramakgwatlhe D. T., 2013 - 2016
- Project Management at the Botswana National Libraries Services, Ngakaakae Tshidi, 2013 - 2016
- Utilization of Library Resources by Distance Education Students, Modise, D, 2013 - 2016
- The adoption and Usage of e-government service in Botswana: The Case of Licensing System at the Ministry of Transport Communications, Modise Judge, 2013 - 2016
- The Use of Online Databases by fourth year students at the University of Botswana, Judy Lethoagoje, 2013 - 2016
- Factors Influencing Library Usage: The Case of Jwaneng Library, Kandunda K. C., 2013 - 2016
- Challenges faced by First year students at UB in carrying out Research, Amogelang Joshua, 2013 - 2016
- Information Seeking Behaviour of Nursing Students at Kanye Seventh Day Adventists College of Nursing, Mpolokang Collet, 2013 - 2016
- Information skills for Science teachers, Kgomoethata G. P., 2013 - 2016
- Skills on the Evaluation Criteria for the Effectiveness of Websites- A Case of Undergraduates Humanities Students, Mashinyana O., 2013 - 2016
- The role of library services in the Education of Students at Gaborone Senior Secondary School, Nyoke O., 2013 - 2016
- The role of public libraries in addressing community development’s needs: The Case of Tsabong Public Library, Lillian Oats, 2013 - 2016
Books
- Renewed Hope: A Practical Practice of Public Policy Making in Botswana, Serema B. C., 2010, ISA Consulting, Gaborone, 9-789991-245416
- Renewed Hope: Botswana Under Masisi, Serema B. C., Tsheboeng A., Makoba A., 2019, Botswana Democratic Party, 9996808084, 9789996808081
- Information Management in Small Enterprises in Botswana, Serema B. C. & Mooko N. P., 2014, Concepts and Advances in Information Knowledge Management: Studies from Developing and Emerging Economies, Bwalya K. J., Mnjama N. M. and Sebina P. M., Oxford: Chandos Publishing, 9781843347545, pp 213-228
- Information Resources in LIS, Serema B. C. & Mooko N. P., 2003, Research in Information Sciences: An African Perspective, AINA L. O., Ibadan: Stirling-Horden Publishers, 99916-64-06-8
- The Effects of Job Satisfaction on publication output among Librarians in Africa: A Case study from Nigeria Universities, Serema B. C., 1998, African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 8, 1, April, p60
Refereedandscholarlyscientificpublications
- An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Student Management System (SMS) at Boitekaneleo College, Department of Health Care Service Management, Botswana, RAKEMANE D. & SEREMA B. C., 2018, Lonaka Journal of Learning and Teaching, 9, 1, pp 134 - 141
- The impact of LIS education in school libraries in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., & TOTOLO A., 2017, Lonaka Journal of Learning and Teaching, 8, 1, pp 35-46
- Perceptions of University of Botswana Academic Staff on Web 2.0 Technology Adoption, Totolo, A., Serema B. C., Mpoeleng D., 2017, Informatics Studies, 4, 1, pp 45-46
- Web 2.0 Technology use among academics at University of Botswana, TOTOLO A., SEREMA B. C., & MPOELENG D., 2016, The journal of Academic Librarianship, 35%
- The Adoption and usage of digital library resources by academic staff in Nigerian universities: a case study of University of Ilorin, ISAH, A., MUTSHEWA, A., SEREMA, B. C. & BWALYA, K., 2015, Bulletin of IEEE Technical Committee on Digital Libraries (TCDL), 11, 1, 30%
- Information Sources for Public Policy Making in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., 2014, Botswana Notes and Records, 45, pp. 218-223
- School Libraries in Botswana: Towards keeping with New Management Practices and Skills, SEREMA B. C., 2014, BOLESWA Journal of Theology, Religion and Philosophy, 4, 2, pp. 383 – 398
- Analyzing Digital Libraries Initiative: 5S Theory Perspective, ISAH A., MUTSHEWA A., SEREMA B. C. & KENOSI L., 2014, New Review of Academic Librarianship, 10.1080/13614533.2014.927371, 35%
- Digital Libraries: Analysis of Delos Reference Model and 5S Theory, ISAH A., MUTSHEWA A., SEREMA B. C. & KENOSI L., 2013, Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 1, 4, pp. 38-47, 35%
- An Evolving Membership System: The Case of the Botswana Democratic Party, SEREMA B. C., 2012, Zambia Library Association Journal, 27, 1 & 2, pp. 66-76
- Information and Institutions: The Relationship Between the Executive, Legislature and Bureaucracy in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., 2001, Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 28, 3, pp. 98-107
- British Influence on the Library Education of Librarians in Anglophone Africa, SEREMA B. C. & AINA L. O., 2001, African Research & Documentation - Journal of the Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa, 34, 86, pp. 34-46, 80%
- Matching MP’s Information Needs and Services in the House of Commons, SEREMA B. C., 1999, Library Management, 20, 3 and 4, pp. 179 – 189
- School Libraries in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., 1998, School Librarian Journal, 47, 4, Winter, pp. 350-56
Refereedpublishedconferencepapers
- Transformation Strategies in Academic Libraries in Botswana, SEREMA B.C., 2017, DLIS 2017 International Conference, University of Botswana, Conference Centre, 03/15/17 - 03/17/17, 978-99968-442-1-8
- Libraries Strategy Development and Execution: The Need for strong Leadership and Vision from the top Administration, SEREMA B. C.; Jibril L.; Rakgamanyane O., 2017, Annual BLA Conference, University of Botswana Library, 07/04/17 - 07/08/17
- Professionalizing the Library and Information Profession in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., 2015, Proceedings of the Botswana Library Association, 07/08/15 - 07/10/15, Mahalapye, pp 52-68
- Enhancing Open Access and Digital Libraries in Botswana: Strategies for the Future, SEREMA B. C., 2014, 4th Botswana Library Consortium on Open Access, Gaborone, pp 23-34
- Globalization of Policy Making: Threatening Information Flows in Botswana’s Development Strategy, SEREMA B. C., 2002, SCECSAL Conference, 04/15/02 - 04/19/02, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp 34-42
- Community Information Structures in Botswana: A Challenge for Librarians, SEREMA B. C., 2002, 68th IFLA and General Conference, 08/18/02 - 08/24/02, Glasgow, pp 64 - 75
- Sports in Botswana: Confidence Building is the Way Forward, SEREMA B. C., 1996, Sports in Botswana The Way Forward, University of Botswana Gaborone, pp107-110
Publishedconferenceandseminarpapers
- Seeking to facilitate more collaboration with Namibia, SEREMA B. C., Trans Kalahari Corridor Business Seminar, Windhoek, 05/22/21
- Opportunities between Namibia and Botswana, SEREMA B. C., Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Business Seminar, Gaborone, 03/12/22
- The Church as a vehicle for People to People Interaction, SEREMA B. C., Spiritual Church, Windhoek, 07/17/22
- Botswana wants more business with Namibia, SEREMA B. C., Workshop for Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Windhoek, 06/01/21
- Implementing Intra-Party Democracy, SEREMA B. C., Fredrick Ebert Foundation workshop, 10/18/16 - 10/19/16, Cresta Lodge Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Collaborative Strategies for Successful Information Service Usage: The Case of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), SEREMA B. C., Annual BLA Conference, University of Botswana Library, 07/04/16 - 07/08/16
- Towards a human resource strategy for librarians in Botswana, SEREMA B. C. & SEBINA P. M., Annual BLA Conference, Majestic Hotel Palapye, Botswana, 07/26/14 - 07/28/14
- LIS Education, Training and Development: Towards Transformation Practice in Botswana, SEBINA P. M. & SEREMA B. C., Annual BLA Conference, Majestic Hotel Palapye, Botswana, 07/26/14 - 07/28/14, 60%
- The role of libraries in preventing and reducing poverty and social exclusion, SEREMA B. C., BLA Annual Conference, Kasane, 07/26/13 - 07/28/13
- Challenges and Opportunities of Education and Training: The Case of Unemployment Among Citizen ICT Graduates in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., 1st Institute of Development Management (IDM) Conference, Phakalane Hotel, Gaborone, 07/01/13
- E-Government and Public libraries in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., Botswana Library Association Conference, Maun Lodge, Maun, 07/19/12 - 07/23/12
- School Libraries: Learning From Leading Organizations, SEREMA B. C., Botswana Library Association Annual Conference, Adonsonia Francistown Botswana, 09/25/11 - 09/29/11
- The Challenges of Self Representation within African Political Parties, SEREMA B. C., FRELIMO Policy Forum, Hotel Avenida Maputo Mozambique, 07/26/10 - 07/28/10
Thesesanddissertations
- Information Infrastructure for Public Policy Making in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., PhD, Department of Information Studies, University of London, England, 2003
- Matching MPS Information Needs and Resources in the House of Commons, SEREMA, B. C., MSc, Robert Gordon University, 1996
Technicalreports
- School Libraries in Botswana, SEREMA B. C. & MOOKO N., 1999, University of Botswana
- Identification of displaced Farmers by the SOWA Township and SOWA Mine, SEREMA B. C., 1991, Central District Council, Ministry of Local Government and Lands
- Unemployment of Citizen IT Professionals and Technicians, SEREMA, B.C., KALUSOPA, T., ZULU, S, 2006, Gaborone, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications Science and Technology, 50%
- Branding of SATMOS Dairy Products, SEREMA B. C. & TAMBALA C., 2003, Gaborone, SATMOS Group of Companies, 50%
- Training of BOCONGO on Information Management, SEREMA B. C., KALUSOPA, T, MOOKO N., MOOKETSI B. E., 2004, 40%
- Funding Opportunities for Young People in Botswana, SEREMA B. C., 2003, Botswana National Youth Council
- The Demarcation of Kweneng Constituencies after the 2001 Census, SEREMA B. C., 1997, Botswana Democratic Party
- Consultancy Report on the Consultancy to Create a New Membership System for the Botswana Democratic Party, SEREMA B. C., TLHONG T., 2010, Dottess (PTY) LTD Gaborone
- Presentation on the Rebranding of Air Botswana, SEREMA B. C. & De VILLERS, 2004, EnterpriseIG: Gaborone
- Presentation on the Branding of the Competition Commission, SEREMA B. C. & De VILLERS, 2011, Interbrand: Gaborone
- A Study to Evaluate the Performance of BDP in the 2009 Elections, TSHEBOENG A., KEBONANG Z., SEREMA B. C., 1991, EIA Projects: Gaborone, 50%
- Elections Results in Botswana 1966 - 1994, SEREMA B. C., 1996, Botswana Parliament monograph
- Regulations for conduct of Primary Elections and Code of Conduct for the Primary Elections, SEREMA B. C., 2006, BDP monograph
Courses Taught
Infopreneurship, Business Information Systems, Information Resources in Business, Information Environment, African Information Resources, Collection Development and Management, Digital Libraries, Foundation of Informatics, Information in Organisations, Strategic Information Systems (Enterprise Project), Management and Leadership, Innovation and Technology Management, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Presentation Skills, Information Studies, Information Consolidation, Public Policy, Business Policy and Financial Analysis, Technical Communication, Research Methods and Information Design, Management and Leadership, Training and Development, Training of Trainers, Assessment and Moderation, Administrative Skills, HR & Labour Relations, Business Coaching & Mentoring
Timeline
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Botswana High Commission
01.2020 - Current
Senior Lecturer Business Information
University of Botswana
01.2011 - 01.2020
Executive Secretary
Botswana Democratic Party
01.2005 - 07.2011
Ag. Principal Information and Public Relations Officer
Botswana Parliament Library
07.1996 - 07.1997
Lecturer – Business Information
University of Botswana
01.1996 - 01.2005
Senior Research Officer
Botswana Parliament Library
06.1994 - 07.1996
Assistant District Officer
Ministry of Local Government and Lands
06.1991 - 07.1994
Temporary Teacher
Tonota Community Junior Secondary School
01.1991
Accounts Assistant
Botswana Housing Cooperation
01.1988
Temporary Teacher
Mater Spei Senior Secondary
01.1987
MSc. - Information Analysis, Business & Public Policy
Robert Gordon University
BA - History and Environmental Science
University of Botswana
PhD - Library and Information Studies
University College London
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