Assistant Information Specialist

Advtech; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Pretoria is seeking an Assistant Information Specialist to train students on database use and assist academic staff with research. Ideal candidates will hold an Advanced Diploma in Library Science and possess at least a year of experience in a similar role. Competitive salary and benefits including lifelong learning opportunities and provident fund contributions offered.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities

Staff and family discounts on educational programs

Incentive bonus structure

Provident fund contributions

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an assistant librarian in an education environment.
• Experience in academic compliance and functions activities within a Higher Education environment.
• Must have professional registration with LIASA.

Responsibilities

• Continuously trains students on Information Centre databases.
• Supports the Information Specialist in training Student Assistants.
• Monitors performance of Information Centre systems.
• Facilitates academic support and training sessions.
• Designs interactive posters to market resources.

Skills

Interpersonal and communications skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Digital literacy skills

Time management skills

Education

Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Law online databases

Sirsi Dynix

Emerald

Ebscohost

Sabinet

Job description

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.Emeris has a vacancy for an Assistant Information Specialist based in Pretoria.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUser EducationContinuously trains students on how to use Information Centre databases to enable them to research and access information required e.g. Ebscohost, Juta Law, Emerald, Sabinet etc.Facilitates bi-annual and walk-in presentations as joint presenters on Student Information Literacy Sessions and Lecturer information briefings.Information Specialist SupportDrives The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) Information Centre policies and procedures and ensures adherence to policies.Supports the Information Specialist in training the Information Centre Student Assistants.Information Centre AdministrationAssists students and lecturers with research by searching for relevant articles and research material.Provides guidance to students on academic writing.Requests lecturing material from Publishers and sources additional material for Academic staff.Monitors the performance of all functions of Information Centre automated Information Centre systems.Updates new books on the Sirsi Dynix to ensure accurate record keepingpiles journal content pages relevant to specific schools including newspaper articles.Co-ordinates day-to-day book loans of students and lecturers (issuing, renewing and returning) and follows up on overdue loans by sending emails and calling Information Centre users.Facilitates inter-Information Centre loans to enable availability of resources to support students and lecturers.Provision of Information ServicesFacilitates academic support and training sessions on our digital learning platform.Supports academic staff with research and sourcing academic material.Conducts class visits and live interactive training sessions for students and lecturers.Supports students on how to access, submit and reset passwords on Turnitin and Safe Assign.Information Centre Resources MarketingDesigns interactive posters to market Information Centre resources on campus.Arranges monthly displays according to the calendar set out by the Information Centre Manager.Promotes Information Centre resources on various platforms using creative digital tools.Markets teaching and learning resources to lecturers.Presents information about teaching and learning resources and information services during information sessionspetencies required : Interpersonal and communications skillsProblem solving skillsBest suited to a friendly, organised person who works accurately and is able to handle pressureAttention to detailTime management skillsDigital literacy skillsWorking knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointUnderstanding of library related technology (e.g. Law online databases, Sirsi Dynix, Emerald, Ebscohost, Sabinet. etc)Commitment to excellent customer serviceMinimum Education Requirements : Minimum of Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science.

Must have professional registration with LIASA.Minimum Work Experience Requirements : Minimum of 1 year of experience as an assistant librarian in a small to medium sized facility within an education environment and experience in academic compliance, functions / activities experience within a Higher Education environment.Working Hours : Monday to Friday 08 : 00 to 17 : 00Friday 08h

• h00Could be required to work Saturdays (08 : 00 to 17 : 00) and / or weekday evenings (10 : 00 to 19 : 00)Salary : Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Benefits : Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special daypetitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.Application Response : Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible.

Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.Technical Support : Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.