Librarian/ Bibliotekaris

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University’s Library and Information Service invites applications for a Research Support Librarian (Post Level 9) at the Carnegie Research Commons on the Stellenbosch Campus. The role is second in charge to the Manager and supports masters and doctoral students as well as university researchers with information literacy, reference management and data analysis software.

The incumbent will handle training, administer seminars and workshops, and manage loans of portable devices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in library and information science or equivalent.
• At least three years' experience in a client service division or research environment of an academic or research library.
• Experience with research support services: theses/dissertation structure, referencing, plagiarism, copyright.
• Advanced knowledge of reference management software, especially EndNote.
• Knowledge of data analysis software such as ATLAS.ti and SPSS.
• Knowledge of general IT hardware and software applicable to the research environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing research and information services and research support to clients.
• IT and software support in the Research Commons.
• Conducting information literacy, digital/AI literacy training and creating e-learning content.
• Conducting research skills training.
• General administration of the Research Commons.
• Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing.

Skills

EndNote

ATLAS.ti

SPSS

Data analysis

Research support

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in library & information science

Postgraduate diploma in LIS

Equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

EndNote

IT hardware

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Library and Information Service

Carnegie Research Commons

Research Support Librarian (Post Level 9)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. BIB/344/0826

The incumbent is second in charge to the Manager: Carnegie Research Commons at the Library and Information Service of Stellenbosch University (SU). They provide research and information support services in the Research Commons dedicated to master's and doctoral students and University research clients. Services include conducting information literacy training and providing support in reference management, MS Office and assisting with data analysis software. The incumbent is responsible for administrative tasks such as seminar room / #SmartResearcher workshop bookings, checking out of in-house portable electronic devices and other materials.

Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens

Carnegie-Navorsingsruimte

Bibliotekaris vir Navorsingsondersteuning (Posvlak 9)

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. BIB/344/0826

Die posbekleër is tweede in bevel na die Bestuurder: Carnegie-Navorsingsruimte van die Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Hulle lewer navorsings- en inligtingondersteuningsdienste in die Navorsingsruimte, wat toegewy is aan meesters- en doktorale studente sowel as Universiteitsnavorsingskliënte. Dienste sluit in die aanbieding van opleiding in inligtingsgeletterdheid en die verskaffing van ondersteuning met verwysingsbestuur, MS Office en sagteware vir data-analise. Die posbekleër is verantwoordelik vir administratiewe take soos besprekings van seminaarlokale en #SmartResearcher-werkswinkels, asook die uitreiking van draagbare elektroniese toestelle en ander materiaal vir gebruik in die navorsingsruinte.

Duties/Pligte

• Providing research and information services and research support to clients.
• Research Commons IT and software support.
• Conducting Information/Digital/AI literacy skills training and creating e-learning content.
• Conducting research skills training.
• General administration of the Research Commons.
• Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing.
• Verskaf navorsings- en inligtingsdienste en navorsingsondersteuning aan kliënte.
• IT- en sagteware-ondersteuning in die Navorsingsruimte.
• Aanbieding van opleiding in inligtings-, digitale en KI-geletterdheid en ontwikkeling van e-leerinhoud.
• Aanbieding van opleiding in navorsingsvaardighede.
• Algemene administrasie van die Navorsingsruimte.
• Skakeling, verhoudingsbou, kommunikasie en bemarking.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A Bachelor's degree in library and information science, or a bachelor's degree with a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least three years' experience in a client service division or research environment of an academic or research library.
• Research support services, such as theses and dissertation structure, referencing, plagiarism and copyright.
• Advanced knowledge of reference management software, especially EndNote.
• Knowledge of data analysis software such as ATLAS.ti and SPSS.
• Knowledge of general and prevailing IT hardware and software which apply to the research environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process.
• Good communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong work ethic, and the ability to work innovatively and creatively.
• ‘n B-graad in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, of ‘n B-graad plus ‘n nagraadse diploma in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, of ‘n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie.
• Minstens drie jaar se ervaring in ‘n kliëntediensafdeling of navorsingsomgewing van ‘n akademiese of navorsingsbiblioteek.
• Navorsingsondersteuningsdienste, soos tesisse en proefskrifstruktuur, verwysings, plagiaat en kopiereg.
• Gevorderde kennis van verwysingsbestuursagteware, veral EndNote.
• Kennis van data-analisesagteware soos ATLAS.ti en SPSS.
• Kennis van algemene en heersende IT-hardeware en -sagteware wat van toepassing is op die navorsingsomgewing.
• Kennis en begrip van die navorsingsproses.
• Goeie kommunikasie-, tydsbestuur- en interpersoonlikevaardighede.
• ‘n Sterk werksetiek en die vermoë om innoverend en kreatief te werk.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• A postgraduate qualification is recommended.
• Information/Digital/AI Literacy Training experience will be advantageous.
• Specialist knowledge of trends in research practices, reference management and the scholarly communication process.
• ‘n Nagraadse kwalifikasie word aanbeveel.
• Ervaring met opleiding in inligtings-, digitale en KI-geletterdheid sal voordelig wees.
• Spesialis-kennis van tendense in navorsingspraktyke, verwysingsbestuur en die proses van wetenskaplike kommunikasie.

CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Nov-2026 Closing Date11-Sep-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home