The purpose of this position is to provide a general and subject-specific information service to library users, including in-depth assistance to postgraduate students, researchers and academic staff; to provide instruction and assistance in identifying, evaluating, and interpreting appropriate information sources to become independent information users; to market library services and sources; to identify and recommend relevant information sources for acquisition in collaboration with academic staff, to support research, teaching and learning.

·        Provide advanced and general information services to postgraduate students, researchers and academic staff

·        Provide formal and informal training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the use of the library and information sources

·        Create and maintain subject specific LibGuides

·        Liaison with academic staff and researchers

·        Administrative duties

·        Collection building regarding sources (printed and electronic) needed by specific subject groups

·        Library working hours may include working on certain Saturdays on a rotational basis

·        B LIS, BINF or B degree with Post graduate qualification in Library Science

·        At least 3 years relevant library experience

·        Membership to LIASA

·        Knowledge of printed and electronic sources as well as the search logic thereof

·        Advanced level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of MS Office, Groupwise and web technology

·        Knowledge of the latest developments regarding information technology

·        Knowledge of and insight into the academic structure and research activities on the campus

·        Research and analytical skills

·        The ability to liaise with assigned academic departments on all library matters

·        Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU

·        Strong inclination towards client services

·        Good judgement and decision making skills

Additional Information Sciences qualifications.

Two years of service in different departments of an academic library desirable

ENQUIRIES: Mrs Erika Rood, 018 299 2819                                    

CLOSING DATE:         01 April 2022

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:             1 May 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

BENEFITS:                                                  Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply