Academic Information Specialist: Research & Library Services

ADvTECH; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Lifelong learning opportunities via ЛЛ

Staff and family discounts on教育al程序

Incentive bonus structure

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Emeris, Newlands has a vacancy for an Information Specialist responsible for managing the Information Centre in an academic setting, supporting teaching staff and students, and coordinating information resources and services.

The role requires LIASA registration and a Library Information Science degree, with at least three years' academic library experience. Shifts and campus hours apply, with opportunities for professional development and learning benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Library and Information Science or B.Bibl Degree.
• Postgraduate or Honours qualification in Library and Information Studies will be advantageous.
• Professional registration with Library Information Association of SA (LIASA).
• 3 years – Library experience in an Academic Library.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Information Centre in an academic environment.
• Oversee routine operations of inter-Information Centre loans and requests service.
• Manage and control facility, computer usage and ensure effective administration of periodicals.
• Liaises with departments within The IIE's Varsity College to ensure efficient support, e.g. assignment capacity.
• Establish and maintain relationships with academic staff, students, and external bodies such as suppliers.
• Prepare reports related to Information Centre and information services.
• Develops and maintains a hybrid information collection.
• Edit, classify, index information sources and distribute new materials to the Information Centre Manager.
• Supervise assistant staff and student assistants.
• Assist with information services in a digital environment and digitization processes.
• Manage good conduct in learning spaces and monitor Information Centre systems.

Conocimientos

Administrative

Document Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Database Administration

Information Monitoring

Educación

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

B.Bibl Degree

LIASA registration

Honours or Postgraduate qualification

Descripción del empleo

Emeris, Newlands has a vacancy for an Information Specialist responsible for managing the Information Centre in an academic setting, supporting teaching staff and students, and coordinating information resources and services.

The role requires LIASA registration and a Library Information Science degree, with at least three years' academic library experience. Shifts and campus hours apply, with opportunities for professional development and learning benefits.