LIBRARIAN UNDERGRADUATE SUPPORT N001098
Listing reference: nwu_000491
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 6 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM)
OFFICE OF THE DVC RESEARCH & INNOVATION
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICE
POSITION NUMBER: N001098
VACANCY: LIBRARIAN UNDERGRADUATE SUPPORT
PEROMNES: P9
Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to promote the role of the library as academic partner in the advancement of academic success of undergraduate students; to provide an information support service to undergraduate students; to develop and present a training programme for undergraduate students; to develop and maintain a LibGuide for the Information Commons and to also manage and market the commons in support of the undergraduate learning environment.
Job description
· Coordination, management and marketing of all activities in the information commons
· Development and presentation of information literacy skills courses
· Participation in and revision of the information skills component in ALDA/E
· Development and maintenance of a LibGuide for undergraduate students
· Liaison with relevant role players
· Information and technical support in the Learning Commons
· Collection development
Minimum requirements
· B.Lib, B.inf. , or a B degree plus a postgraduate qualification in Library and /or Information Science.
· Three years’ relevant library experience.
Other competency requirements:
· Advanced knowledge of various printed and electronic information resources, as well as the accompanying search logic
· An awareness of current developments in training methods, information skills, student development and undergraduate success
· Knowledge of and insight into the academic structure and teaching-learning environment
· In-depth knowledge of the NWU’s referencing style
· A high level of computer skills in MS Office, GroupWise and other web technology
· Insight into the undergraduate user’s needs and the e-learning environment
· The ability to work independently and to lead a team
· Appropriate interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation
· Good training skills
· An appropriate assessment and decision-making ability
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Erika Rood - 018 299 2819
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae -Rabs.Diratsagae@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING APPLICATION ERRORS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Charisse Email: charisse@pnet.co.za
CLOSING DATE: 06 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
