Faculty Librarian N000101 - Re-advertisement
Listing reference: nwu_001540
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 17 March 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)
DVC: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PEROMNES: 9
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICE
VACANCY: Faculty Librarian POSITION NUMBER N000101
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.
Job description
- Provide general and advanced Information services to students, postgraduate students, researchers and academic staff
- Create and maintain Libguides
- Liaison with academic staff and researchers
- Administrative duties
- Provide basic and advanced Information Literacy Training to students, researchers, and academic staff
- Collection building regarding sources (printed and electronic)
Minimum requirements
- A B.Bibl., B.Inf. or a Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences on NQF 7 (or any Bachelor’s degree on NQF 7 a Postgraduate degree in Library and/or Information Sciences on NQF 8 or higher)
- 3 years general library experience
- At least 3 years of service to academic users on different levels
Other competency requirements
- Knowledge of printed and electronic sources as well as the search logic thereof
- Knowledge and experience in cataloguing, classification / indexing
- Advanced level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of MS Office, Groupwise and web technology
- Knowledge of the latest developments regarding information technology, especially digitization
- 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
Recommendation
· A postgraduate qualification in Information Sciences
· Membership to LIASA
JOB SPECIFIC ENQUIERIES TO BE DIRECTED TO: Ms M Maake 018- 389-2322
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms H Joosub 018- 389- 9015
CLOSING DATE: 17 March 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
BENEFITS: Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply
TO APPLY: Please visit our website, www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
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.