Sindiso Bhebhe

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Dr Sindiso Bhebhe

B.A UZ, MLIS NUST, PhD UNISA

Lecturer in Information Studies
Wagga Wagga
Building 5, Room 307

Sindiso Bhebhe is a former archivist with over a decade of experience in the field. He is currently an academic specialising in records and archives management, focusing on the complexities of preserving and providing access to the records of marginalised communities. Sindiso holds a PhD in Information Science, with a specialisation in records and archives management. His research employs critical theories to explore often-overlooked archives on the fringes of society, particularly those that represent neglected knowledge systems and epistemologies in both the Global South and the Global North. A key aspect of his work involves community archives, where he investigates how these local collections can serve as vital resources for underrepresented communities. He is particularly interested in how these archives can empower marginalised voices and contribute to a more inclusive understanding of history. Additionally, Sindiso examines the impact of emerging technologies on record-keeping in general.

Teaching area for Sindiso Bhebhe is mainly on Records and Archives management.

Sindiso's research is centered on community archiving, where he focuses on preserving and promoting the heritage and narratives of local communities. As part of his work funded by Charles Sturt University’s Faculty Early Career Research Award, he is conducting a comprehensive study on the viability of various funding models for community archives in Australia.

  • Member of the Wagga City Council Museum of the Riverina Advisory Committee
  • Member of the International Council on Archives
  • Member of the Australian Society of Archivists
  • Member of the Association of Canadian Archivists
  • Member of the Oral History Association of South Africa (OHASA) since 2013.
  • Member of the Association of Archives and Records Management Practitioners of Zimbabwe
  • Editorial Board Member of the Archival Science: International Journal on Recorded Information
  • Member of the Expert Group on Legal Matters (EGLM) and the Professional Programme at the International Council on Archives

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