Mousin Omarsaib

Mousin Omarsaib is a PhD [Information Systems - LIS], MIS [Information Studies], Hons BA [Information Science]. Currently employed as a Subject Librarian and a guest lecturer for the Library Services and Department of Information Systems respectively at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa. He has been instrumental at the Durban University of Technology libraries in pioneering blended learning, online teaching, and mentoring of library staff. He has mentored and trained staff at various levels imparting pertinent skills for their professional development in multimodal environments. His interest includes using digital tools such as learning management systems, Microsoft applications, immersive learning techniques, gamification, and active learning styles for multimodal teaching environments. His research interests include digital pedagogies, e-learning, gamification, knowledge management, indigenous knowledge, and meta-literacies.

Publications

Integrating Strategic Human Resource Management Practices for Effective Knowledge Risk Management in Public Enterprises: A Systematic Review and Future Research Directions
Integrating Strategic Human Resource Management Practices for Effective Knowledge Risk Management in Public Enterprises: A Systematic Review and Future Research Directions
Malefetjane Phineas Phaladi, Mousin Omarsaib, Patrick Mbongwa Mhlongo, Bongekile Mpungose. © 2024. 23 pages.
Knowledge loss risk is a serious and complex issue facing public enterprises around the world. The purpose of the chapter was to explore and present a global picture integrating...
Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Library and Information Science Teaching Practices: A Systematic Review of the Global Literature
Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Library and Information Science Teaching Practices: A Systematic Review of the Global Literature
Mousin Omarsaib, Nalindren Naicker, Mogiveny Rajkoomar. © 2023. 19 pages.
Indigenous knowledge is an emerging theme in humanistic scholarly conversations. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to present a global perspective of teaching practices...
Digital Pedagogies of Academic Librarians in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Digital Pedagogies of Academic Librarians in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Mousin Omarsaib, Mogiveny Rajkoomar, Nalindren Naicker. © 2022. 24 pages.
Globally, the role of academic librarians as online teachers at higher education institutions is experiencing a tsunami of change. This is due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution...