November 2003 - Library - University of Pretoria
November 2003 - Library - University of Pretoria November 2003 - Library - University of Pretoria
HEALTH INFORMATION COMMUNITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (HICSA) MINUTES OF THE GAUTENG MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2003 AT THE VETERINARY SCIENCE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, ONDERSTEPOORT. 1. PRESENT : 22 Myleen Oosthuizen, Mike Volschenk, Antoinette Lourens, Susan Marsh, Gerda Beukes, Carina van Zyl, Andries Labuschagne, Neil Heslip, Judith Shopley, Susan Dickinson, Shirley Koekemoer, Amelia Breytenbach, Marguerite Nel, Louise Erasmus, Paul Nkuna, Zonke Yanta, Tertia Coetsee, Sanah Mphaga, Obakeng Matsomela, Erica van der Westhuizen, Berry Pflugler, Helen Zulch (guest speaker). 2. APOLOGIES: 9 Olivia Kruger, Anne-Marie Young, Elizabeth Robertson, Huibre Lombard, Norma Russell, Peter Devin, Maureen Brassel, Gail Gordon, Davis Swanepoel. 3. WELCOME The Chairperson, Berry Pflugler, welcomed all present. 4. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the previous Gauteng meeting, held on 29 October 2002, at the Medical Library, University of Pretoria, were accepted. 5. BUSINESS MEETING 5.1 Berry Pflugler said she had a request from Monica Moodley from KZN, who is thinking of starting a newsletter or brochure for users. She will welcome any tips or examples. Please contact Berry for the contact information. 5.2 Neil Heslip invited all to pay outstanding fees. Any non-members are still welcome to join. 5.3 Judith Shopley said attendance at meetings is poor. Berry said it is difficult for the Johannesburg people to attend the Pretoria meetings, and vice versa. It is suggested that at least two meetings per year must take place, one in Johannesburg, and the other one in Pretoria. 6. REPORT BACK ON 4 TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALISTS, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 6-9 AUGUST 2003 Antoinette Lourens gave feedback on this interesting conference which she and Erica van der Westhuizen attended. South Africa will host the next conference in 2005. A brief report with photos are available at the following web address: http://www.up.ac.za/asservices/ais/vet/icahis9.htm
HEALTH INFORMATION COMMUNITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (HICSA)<br />
MINUTES OF THE GAUTENG MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER<br />
<strong>2003</strong> AT THE VETERINARY SCIENCE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA,<br />
ONDERSTEPOORT.<br />
1. PRESENT : 22<br />
Myleen Oosthuizen, Mike Volschenk, Antoinette Lourens, Susan Marsh, Gerda<br />
Beukes, Carina van Zyl, Andries Labuschagne, Neil Heslip, Judith Shopley, Susan<br />
Dickinson, Shirley Koekemoer, Amelia Breytenbach, Marguerite Nel, Louise<br />
Erasmus, Paul Nkuna, Zonke Yanta, Tertia Coetsee, Sanah Mphaga, Obakeng<br />
Matsomela, Erica van der Westhuizen, Berry Pflugler, Helen Zulch (guest speaker).<br />
2. APOLOGIES: 9<br />
Olivia Kruger, Anne-Marie Young, Elizabeth Robertson, Huibre Lombard, Norma<br />
Russell, Peter Devin, Maureen Brassel, Gail Gordon, Davis Swanepoel.<br />
3. WELCOME<br />
The Chairperson, Berry Pflugler, welcomed all present.<br />
4. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING<br />
The minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous Gauteng meeting, held on 29 October 2002, at the<br />
Medical <strong>Library</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong>, were accepted.<br />
5. BUSINESS MEETING<br />
5.1 Berry Pflugler said she had a request from Monica Moodley from KZN, who is<br />
thinking <strong>of</strong> starting a newsletter or brochure for users. She will welcome any tips<br />
or examples. Please contact Berry for the contact information.<br />
5.2 Neil Heslip invited all to pay outstanding fees. Any non-members are still<br />
welcome to join.<br />
5.3 Judith Shopley said attendance at meetings is poor. Berry said it is difficult for<br />
the Johannesburg people to attend the <strong>Pretoria</strong> meetings, and vice versa. It is<br />
suggested that at least two meetings per year must take place, one in<br />
Johannesburg, and the other one in <strong>Pretoria</strong>.<br />
6. REPORT BACK ON 4 TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL HEALTH<br />
INFORMATION SPECIALISTS, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 6-9 AUGUST <strong>2003</strong><br />
Antoinette Lourens gave feedback on this interesting conference which she and<br />
Erica van der Westhuizen attended. South Africa will host the next conference in<br />
2005. A brief report with photos are available at the following web address:<br />
http://www.up.ac.za/asservices/ais/vet/icahis9.htm
7. DR. HELEN ZULCH: THE HUMAN / ANIMAL BOND – THE ROLES OF<br />
COMPANION ANIMALS IN EVERYDAY SOCIETY, AND THE USE OF ANIMALS<br />
IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HUMANS.<br />
Dr. Zulch delivered a very interesting talk on the role <strong>of</strong> pets, and especially how<br />
they can improve the quality <strong>of</strong> human life. First the reasons for owning pets were<br />
discussed. Emphasis was placed on assistance and therapy dogs. She also looked<br />
at the human / animal interaction, and the role <strong>of</strong> the veterinary pr<strong>of</strong>ession in the<br />
human/animal bond.<br />
Pet selection is a very important issue and can have a great influence on dog or cat<br />
behaviour. Other issues that were discussed included: Normal canine and feline<br />
behaviour, canine and feline communication, socialisation, training and meeting the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> both human and animal. The loss <strong>of</strong> a pet is a very sensitive issue, and Dr.<br />
Zulch gave advice on how to handle it.<br />
8. NEXT MEETING:<br />
February or March 2004<br />
Johannesburg
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