Librarian - Acquisitions N000315
Listing reference: nwu_002294
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
DIRECTORATE: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: N000315
POSITION: LIBRARIAN - ACQUISITIONS
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Provide an innovative, dynamic and collaborative library service to the academic enterprise. Acquire information resources as recommended by the academic community in support of teaching, learning and research.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and process book recommendations
- Monitor the use of credit card
- Follow up on orders not received
- Ensure that SLA’s are adhered to
- Facilitate the allocation of funds to faculties
- Process invoices on the library automated system
- Reporting and statistics
- Quality control
- Organise virtual and physical book exhibitions
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12.
- A B.Bibl or B.Inf degree (NQF level 7) or any bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) plus a Post-Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science.
- LIASA Membership.
- A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in acquisitions within a library.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of acquisitions module on the library automated system
- Numerical skills
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Emails and Internet)
- Negotiating and ability to resolve problems
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
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: 12 January 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.
