Digital Library Assistant: Open Science & Research Support

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape Library Services is seeking a Library Assistant to support teaching, learning and research activities with emphasis on open science, collections and user services. This permanent, full-time post is based at Main Campus – Bellville, WC.

Responsibilities include circulation, reference services, basic cataloguing, and support for institutional repositories, with weekend work as required. A BLIS/B.Bibl degree and 1 year library experience are required.

Qualifications

• A B.Bibl / BLIS degree at NQF Level 8 or an equivalent qualification.
• One year’s working library experience, preferably in a digital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform library user services duties including Circulation, Short loans and ILL.
• Carry out basic cataloguing and databases searches.
• Support research services including institutional repositories.
• Provide virtual and in-person reference services.
• Contribute to collection development and maintenance.
• Assist in library events and related projects.

Skills

User services

Digital transformation

Open science

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BLIS / B.Bibl degree

NQF Level 8

Job description

University of the Western Cape Library Services is seeking a Library Assistant to support teaching, learning and research activities with emphasis on open science, collections and user services. This permanent, full-time post is based at Main Campus – Bellville, WC.

Responsibilities include circulation, reference services, basic cataloguing, and support for institutional repositories, with weekend work as required. A BLIS/B.Bibl degree and 1 year library experience are required.