Digital Scholarship Librarian - Special & Digital Collections

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for Librarian: Special & Digital Collections (Digital Scholarship Focus) to contribute to innovation in digital scholarship, research support, and open knowledge initiatives.

This strategic role advances digital research practices, supports researchers in digital humanities and data-driven research, and expands access to unique collections via digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: a B.Bibl. degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science at NQF8 or equivalent.
• At least three years’ work experience in an academic digital library or similar environment.
• Experience with virtual learning environments (e.g., Sakai; Moodle).
• Experience with digital repositories and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Build national and internationally recognized collections focusing on niche areas.
• Develop and preserve special collections and institutional heritage materials.
• Support digitisation initiatives and maintain digital collections.
• Implement best practices for digital preservation, metadata standards, and content management.
• Assist researchers and students in accessing special and digital collections.
• Curate exhibitions (physical and online) to promote visibility.
• Support research data management practices including data curation and preservation.
• Contribute to research capacity building programmes.

Skills

Metadata standards

Digital Humanities

Omeka S

DSpace

AI–enhanced platforms

Digital preservation

POPIA/PAIA knowledge

Sakai/Moodle

Team collaboration

Education

B.Bibl. or Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science

Academic digital library experience

Tools

Omeka S

DSpace

Job description

University of the Western Cape invites applications for Librarian: Special & Digital Collections (Digital Scholarship Focus) to contribute to innovation in digital scholarship, research support, and open knowledge initiatives.

This strategic role advances digital research practices, supports researchers in digital humanities and data-driven research, and expands access to unique collections via digital platforms.