Experience:
Employer: Livingstone Kolobeng College
Position: School Librarian (May 2021-Present)
• Providing visionary leadership and strategic management of the School Library digital academic platform.
• Overseeing the implementation of library policies and the development of library's resources, technology infrastructure, research support, and user services.
• Planning, coordinating and implementation of Library ICT initiatives, particularly; Library on-line integrated system, electronic resource delivery and evaluating options for print.
• Monitoring changes in online and internet publishing and make resource allocation recommendations that maximize effectiveness of expenditures.
Employer: University of Botswana
Position: Teaching Assistant (October 2019-May 2021)
• Teaching in the area of Library and Information Studies with particular reference to knowledge organisation in both physical and digital environments.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Engagement in research and publication and governance activities.
Employer: Department of Teacher Training & Technical Education (DTT & TE)
Position: Records Officer (July 2019 to September 2019)
• Managed departmental records, by classifying records, recommending records for appraisal and destruction, retrieving records for the ministry and conducting records surveys.
• Pre-empt records management problems through regular audits and advise management.
• Ensuring access to institutional records (electronic and/or paper-based) and ascertain quick response to internal and/or external information enquiries.
• Guided the formulation of records management policies and procedures relating to proper care and preservation of current and semi current records.
Employer: Botswana National Museum
Position: Digital Curator-Volunteer Work (July 2017 to May 2019)
• Involved in a project to digitize analog materials, such as books, photographs, maps, and audio recordings, to increase access to the museum's archival collections.
• Working closely under the supervision of the conservator to ensure seamless integration of the museum collections into the national register.
Education:
1. PhD in Library and Information studies (In progress). University of Botswana.
2. Master in Archives and Records Management, (2020-2024). University of Botswana.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Studies, (2015-2019). University of Botswana.
Skills:
1. Computer Literacy with Microsoft products, cloud storage solutions, Web conferencing and Virtual communication
2. Regulatory compliance & Risk Management
3. Records Management systems & Governance
4. Information security & Confidentiality
5. Digitalization & Automation
6. Stakeholder support & training
Additionally:
Appointments
1. iPRES 2025 Reviewer (21st International Conference on Digital Preservation)
2. Peer Reviewer, Records Management Journal-Emerald Publishing (2025)
3. Peer Reviewer, Mousaion South African Journal of Information Studies (2023-Current)
4. Panelist, Records Management Forum, South Africa, Zaira Enterprise (2023)
Research & Publications
1. Manyeke, M. (2025). Examining impediments to compliance with Botswana Data Protection Act at BURS. Records Management Journal. 36 (1): 53–68.
2. Manyeke, M., & Joshua, A. (2023). Records management audit using ARMA maturity model: Case of DTT&TE, Botswana. Mousaion, 41(4).
3. Manyeke, M., & Mosweu, K. (2021). Factors influencing access to archives in Botswana. ESARBICA Journal, 41: 89–100.
4. Manyeke, M. (2022). Data protection in the 4IR: Implications for records management in Africa. DLIS Conference Proceedings, University of Botswana.
5. Manyeke, M., Sebina, P., & Mooko, N. (2025). Data protection compliance at BURS. DLIS Conference Proceedings, University of Botswana.
