Librarian: Cataloguing N001470
Listing reference: nwu_002095
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 13 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: NWU LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES (LIS)
DEPARTMENT: SHARED SERVICES: INFORMATION RESOURCES
POSITION NUMBER: N001470
POSITION: LIBRARIAN: CATALOGUING
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The post of Librarian: Cataloguing is responsible for the effective and efficient creation of metadata (bibliographic records), enhancing seamless access to acquired information resources and thus providing information such as creator names, titles and subject terms that describe resources. Enhance the discoverability of both print and digital library resources to library users (students, researchers, lecturers and staff members). The cataloguer is responsible for the original and copy cataloguing in accordance with professional international standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Cataloguing:
- Cataloguing of information resources according to international standards.
- Adding library holdings to WorldCat to support the interlibrary loan service.
2. Classification:
- Classification of information resources according to international standards.
- Provide subject headings and translate into Afrikaans where necessary.
3. Access points and authority records:
- Formulation of different types of access points according to international standards.
- Verify if authority records are in the library catalogue and if not, add the new authority from WorldCat.
- Continuous updating of existing authority records.
4. Liaison and reporting:
- Liaison with departmental head and fellow cataloguers.
- Reporting on work outputs to departmental- and division head.
5. Diverse tasks:
- Attending of meetings, related workshops and conferences.
- Ad hoc tasks as determined by the division head.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Bachelor of Library Science, Bachelor of Information Sciences (NQF level 7) or Bachelor’s degree in any field with a Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in cataloguing.
· LIASA membership.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in allocation of subject headings according to LCSH.
· A minimum of 2 years' experience in classification accounting to DDC23.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· In-depth knowledge of Resources Description Access (RDA) and Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) for the bibliographic description of information resources and solving of cataloguing problems.
· Indexing of the content of information resources by assigning subject headings according to the Library of Congress Subject Headings list (LCSH).
· Classification of information resources according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
· Knowledge of electronic bibliographic tools.
· Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, GroupWise and the Internet.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to work independently and with little guidance.
· Accuracy
· Good interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team.
· Proficiency in English
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Knowledge of the cataloguing module of a library system.
REMUNERATION:
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 Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 13 October 2023
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.
