The Library Infrastructure, Technology Support and Operations (LITO) team performs a critical, multifaceted role within UCT Libraries. The unit comprises three distinct pillars:

• Infrastructure: Managing the extensive physical footprint of UCT Libraries, including all buildings and encompassing environments.
• Technology Support: Providing dedicated, user-facing assistance for technology equipment, bridging the support gap between ICTS and library-specific needs, and managing the technology inventory.
• Operations: Overseeing daily physical systems, maintenance cycles, space management, logistics, and essential workflows.

LITO duty roster for February 2026

For all Library after hours emergencies, please contact the LITO standby personnel on duty for the following dates during February 2026.

• Blythe Edwins: On standby from 01/02/2026 to 02/02/2026
• Steve Swigelaar: On standby from 02/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
• Blythe Edwins: On standby from 16/02/2026 to 28/02/2026

Contact numbers

• Blythe: 0824947361 or speed dial 3129
• Steve: 0794869431 or speed dial 3245