NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: DVC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DEPARTMENT: NWU LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE POSITION NUMBER: N001558 POSITION: ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN – BRANCH LIBRARIES PEROMNES GRADE: P10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to provide a general information service to academic staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and library visitors; to provide informal instruction and assistance in identifying relevant information sources; to accompany library visitors; to assist at the circulation desk and reserved books section; to handle technical enquiries as well as room bookings and to identify gaps in the collection and make recommendations for acquisitioning.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       General loan & information service

• Provide a general information service and assistance to all students, researchers, lecturers and support staff of the Faculty of Education.
• Provide assistance at the Circulation Desk/Information Desk.
• Give general assistance at the Reserved Books and Prescribed Books sections.
• Assist with WorldCat Discovery and help with the location of sources on the shelves.
• Train users and research assistants in the use of interlibrary loan requests.
• Assist with document delivery and interlibrary loan requests.
• Accept cash for fines.

 

2.       Information Literacy & Training

• Assist with training of staff and students at the Branch Library.
• Give online training and support to undergraduate distance students.
• Provide library orientation to new users.
• Conduct training for staff and students
• Collect training statistics
• Participate in the Information Literacy Task Team events.

3.       Marketing & Liaison

• Participate in all Library Events including Orientation, Library Week and Open Days.
• Participate in marketing campaigns of the Branch Library.
• Assist with surveys and focus interviews.
• Liaise with staff of the Faculty of Education.
• Liaise with the Senior Manager: Outreach, Projects and Quality on marketing of the library.

 

4.       Collection Development & Management

• Identify gaps in the information collection as they become evident during information supply.
• Select and recommend suitable resources for acquisitioning for the Education Library.
• Participate in weeding and shelf reading.

• A Bachelor of Library Science (BLIS) or a bachelor’s degree in any field of study with a postgraduate qualification in Library and/or Information Science or Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Sciences (NQF Level 7)

 

ADDED RECOMMENDATION

• Membership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an academic library
• Experience in customer services

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel), e-mail and Internet
• Practical knowledge of a computerised library system
• Ability to master the library management system
• Knowledge of and understanding of the academic structure of a university

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• The ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work systematically and accurately
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Good time management skills

 

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:                    Martha Van Der Walt, Tel: 018 299 1577

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 10 June 2024

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.