Library Assistant - 6 month contract

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the research sector is seeking a Library Assistant for a 6-month contract in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves managing document systems, supporting research staff, and assisting in the transition to a digital library system. Ideal candidates will have a background in Library Science and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in library systems is required.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Decommission library archives and oversee disposal of non-essential materials.
• Conduct stocktaking to verify catalog accuracy and arrange books.
• Support research staff with online database usage and access to articles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Library Science qualification

Job description

Our client, the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), has a 6-month contract opportunity for a Library Assistant based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.

SASRI has been transitioning to a more online, digital-based library system over the past few years. While expanding online access, there is also a need to maintain the core functionality of the existing library.

The contract involves administrative and organizational activities to manage existing document-based systems and assist in migrating some collections to the online system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Decommissioning of library archives:

• Review holdings in the archive and library to identify unique materials versus those available externally or online.
• Oversee the disposal of non-essential materials, ensuring valuable items are preserved.
• Transfer essential materials from archives to the library to free archive space for other operations.

Stocktaking and correct placement:

• Conduct a comprehensive stocktake to verify catalog accuracy.
• Arrange books according to the Dewey Decimal System for easy access.

Support Research Staff:

• Guide staff on using online databases for literature searches and acquiring articles.
• Coordinate access to articles through other libraries when unavailable online.

General Administration and Upkeep:

• Process new books, classify them, update databases, and shelve or dispatch as needed.
• Maintain the library loan system and overall organization.
• Support the upkeep and distribution of SASRI publications.

Support development of new library system:

• Participate in developing new online library systems.

Additional Notes:

• SASRI seeks individuals with an interest or experience in library systems. A Library Science qualification is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.
• The role involves some light lifting of library materials.

Key Skills:

IVR, SOAP, Avaya, Solaris, Cost Accounting Standards, Database Design, Hibernate, ITIL, Weblogic, Express.js, Contracts, ASP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: [Specify years]

Vacancy: 1