North West University Assistant Librarian (Information Commons) Jobs in South Africa
North West University Assistant Librarian (Information Commons) Jobs in South Africa
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide a general information service to academic staff, undergraduate and honours students and library visitors; to provide informal instruction and assistance in identifying relevant information sources; to accompany library visitors; to handle technical enquiries as well as room bookings and to identify gaps in the collection and make recommendations for acquisition.
Minimum Requirements...
B LIS, BINF or B degree with post graduate Diploma in Library and Information Sciences
Additional Information Sciences qualification
Professional Status:
Membership in LIAS
Responsibilities:
General information Service
The provision of a general information service to academic staff, undergraduates, honours students and library visitors by making use of the latest databases and subject related information sources.
Assistance with the location and sending of already identified articles to postgraduates and other users.
Assistance with the location of books on the shelves.
Continuous library orientation to visitors and students / academic staff from other universities visiting the campus.
Information Training
Observation of all users at workstations for pro-active assistance.
Continuous informal instruction and orientation to visitors, undergraduate and honours students in the use of the library and information sources.
Assistance to users when experiencing problems with MS Word, eFundi, PowerPoint as well as other technical problems whilst completing their assignments or downloading information
Technical Support
Booking of training rooms
Assistance with technical problems as experienced in the Information Commons
Technical care of the public workstations and printers regarding provision of paper
and toners
Assistance with technical problems as experienced in the public information area
Formal reporting of all printer and computer problems (CALL IT).
Collection Building
Identification of gaps in the information collection as they become evident during information supply.
Selection and recommendation of suitable resources for acquisition to Librarian Undergraduate Support.
Administrative and ad hoc tasks
Ad hoc tasks as required by the supervisor of Information Commons or Manager of Department
Capturing of personal statistics regarding information supply on Statigo
Job Specification...
2 years’ experience general information service to academic users on different levels
2 years’ experience of knowledge of the academic structure of the University
2 years’ experience of service in as many sections of Academic Library as possible.
Behavioural competencies:
Strong inclination towards client services
Be helpful and show empathy
Be able to function under pressure
Good judgement and creative approach to solving problems
Essential Competencies:
Knowledge of different printed and electronic information sources, including the search logic thereof
Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS Office, Groupwise and web technology
Effective handling of technical problems regarding computers and printers
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
The ability to function as part of a team or independently
The ability to interact with users on different levels and to assess users’ information literacy skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; North West University Assistant Librarian (Information Commons) Jobs in South Africa
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