Academic Information Specialist: Library & Research Support

Emeris; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifelong learning opportunities (via e

Staff and family discounts on教育al prog

Incentive bonus structure

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave

Job summary

Emeris in Newlands seeks an Information Specialist to manage the Information Centre within an academic environment, oversee loans and requests, and ensure accurate cataloguing and access to resources such as EBSCOhost and HeinOnline.

You will train students and staff in information literacy, assist with research support, develop marketing materials, and supervise staff while maintaining records and ensuring adherence to IIE policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Postgraduate/Honours in Library and Information Studies advantageous.
• Professional LIASA registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the Information Centre in an academic environment.
• Oversee loans and requests service and information centre administration.
• Coordinate information resources including periodicals and databases.
• Train students and staff in information literacy and research skills.
• Provide guidance on academic writing and referencing styles.

Skills

Administrative

Document Management

Interpersonal & Communication

Database Administration

Information Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library & Information Science (NQF 7)

Postgraduate/Honours in Library & Information Studies

LIASA registration

Tools

Sirsi Dynix

EBSCOhost

Juta Law

HeinOnline

Job description

Emeris in Newlands seeks an Information Specialist to manage the Information Centre within an academic environment, oversee loans and requests, and ensure accurate cataloguing and access to resources such as EBSCOhost and HeinOnline.

You will train students and staff in information literacy, assist with research support, develop marketing materials, and supervise staff while maintaining records and ensuring adherence to IIE policies.