SENIOR LIBRARIAN – CATALOGUING N000303
Listing reference: nwu_000944
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: DVC – RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
DEPARTMENT – LIBRARY INFORMATION SERVICES
POSITION: SENIOR LIBRARIAN – CATALOGUING
POSITION NUMBER: N000303
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
· To supervise and lead the cataloguing component on campus. Cost effective and careful creation of metadata. Ensure quality international cataloguing practices adherence. Enhance discoverability and access to all information resources.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
· B.Bibl. / B.Inf, or B degree plus postgraduate qualification in Information Science
EXPERIENCE:
· 4 years’ working experience in cataloguing
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
· LIASA Membership
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of AACR2, RDA, LCSH and DDC23
· Computer literacy (Ms Office, Emails and Internet)
· Knowledge of cataloguing module on a library management system
· People management skills
· Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Catalogue print and electronic resources
2. URL editions on the library system (SIERA / Worldshare)
3. Capturing library holdings to WorldCat
4. Classification of resources
5. Allocate subject headings (LCSH)
6. Formulate access point
7. Reporting and statistics
8. Quality control
9. Attend to bibliographic enquiries
10. Supervise the cataloguing staff
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: Mr Ntobeko Sikhakhane Tel: 018 299 2856
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae Tel: 018 299 4797
CLOSING DATE: 12 AUGUST 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.
