The Sol Plaatje University invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Library Assistant (P13) to be based in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Position: Library Assistant (P13) X2
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 December 2024
Job Details
Division
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research
Business Unit
Library and Information Services
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Higher Education
Job functional area
Education
Job Description
Purpose
The primary purpose of a library assistant is to assist in the provision of library services. This may include circulation, interlibrary loans, training and information management tools acquisition, and cataloging.
Minimum Experience
- NQF 6 Diploma in Library & Information Science.
- Minimum two (2) years of working experience in an academic library, preferably in higher education environment.
Recommendations
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science in Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification with 1-year relevant experience in higher education will be an added advantage.
- Experience in Computerized circulation systems (e.g., ALMA) and Discovery tools (e.g., Primo, EDS).
Duties and responsibilities
Information resources
- Issue, return and renew books and journals on a computerized circulation system.
- Help with interlibrary loans.
- Assist with new books processing.
- Shelve books that were used by the students.
Consultation
- Assist students with information queries face-to-face, via chat service, telephonically, and electronically.
Training
- Provide one on one information information-searching skills for undergraduate students.
- Assist information librarians with students’ orientation and training.
Information processing tools
- Help students with the use of information management tools such as discovery tools, Libguides and reference management tools.
Library space
- Assist students with the booking of venues in the library.
Health and Safety
- Adhere to health and safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in library health and safety initiatives
Personal/Professional Development
- Engaging in ongoing professional development activities, such as attending conferences, workshops, and webinars.
Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za
Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
This position may be subjected to assessments.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.
Closing Date: 24 December 2024
How To Apply
Apply Here: Library Assistant (P13) X2