North West University Librarian Undergraduate Support Jobs in South Africa
North West University Librarian Undergraduate Support Jobs in South Africa
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to promote the role of the library as academic partner in the advancement of academic success of undergraduate students; to provide an information support service to undergraduate students; to develop and present a training programme for undergraduate students; to develop and maintain a LibGuide for the Information Commons and to also manage and market the commons in support of the undergraduate learning environment.
Minimum Requirements...
B. Lib, B. Inf, or B degree plus postgraduate qualification in Library and / or Information Science
3 years’ relevant library experience
Professional Status:
LIASA membership
Responsibilities:
Coordination, management and marketing of all activities in the information commons
Development and presentation of information literacy skills courses
Participation in and revision of the information skills component in ALDA/E
Development and maintenance of a LibGuide for undergraduate students
Liaison with relevant role players
Information and technical support
Collection development
Job Specification...
Advanced knowledge of various printed and electronic information resources, as well as the accompanying search logic
An awareness of current developments in training methods, information skills, student development and undergraduate success
Knowledge of and insight into the academic structure and teaching-learning environment
In-depth knowledge of the NWU’s referencing style
A high level of computer skills in MS Office, GroupWise and other web technology
Insight into the undergraduate user’s needs and the e-learning environment
The ability to work independently and to lead a team
Appropriate interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation
Good training skills
An appropriate assessment and decision-making ability
Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Recommendations:
An additional postgraduate qualification LIASA Membership
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; North West University Librarian Undergraduate Support Jobs in South Africa
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