Librarian: Information Services (Lb.09.4)

Wits University; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wits University in Johannesburg seeks a capable information services officer to support academic projects through search services and resource management. You will issue, renew, and promote library resources while maintaining client records and helping users access information efficiently.

The role emphasizes assisting with basic queries, training users on library tools, and collaborating with the Library Management Team to improve services. LIASA registration is recommended.

Formación

• Minimum requirements include a B.Bibl or B.Inf, or a Bachelor’s with a Postgraduate Diploma in LIS and 3+ years of relevant academic library experience.
• An Honours degree in LIS with 3+ years in an academic or research library is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide information search services to Library clients supporting academic projects.
• Issue, return and renew information resources.
• Promote awareness of information resources to users.
• Deliver basic search results, determine information needs, and refer as appropriate.
• Maintain library client records and relationships with users via in-person or digital channels.
• Educate clients on infrastructure and technology innovations and promote self-sufficiency.
• Provide access to information resources and assist with less complex queries.
• Create and promote awareness of library resources and services.
• Process monthly claims for student assistants.
• Perform other duties as requested by Library Management Team.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Literature search

Reporting

Tech troubleshooting

Information management

Critical thinking

Conflict management

Training

Educación

B.Bibl/B.Inf

Bachelor+PGDip LIS

Honours in LIS (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Brief Description

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Provide information search services (information retrieval in all formats) to Library clients in support of the academic project
• Issue, return and renew information resources
• Identify opportunities to promote awareness of information resources
• Deliver basic search results to requestors, determine information needs and make referrals where appropriate
• Maintain library client records
• Educate clients on infrastructure and technology innovations and promote self-sufficiency in information access
• Provide access to information resources and assist with less complex queries
• Create and promote awareness of library resources and services
• Maintain relationships with clients engaging with the Library in person, telephonically or via electronic platforms (e-mail, social media, Ask-A-Librarian, LibAnswers, chatbot)
• Process monthly claims for student assistants
• Perform any other functions within the scope of the position as requested by the Library Management Team

Minimum Requirements

• B.Bibl or B.Inf degree OR a Bachelor’s degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science, with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience in an academic or research library

Desired requirements

• An Honours degree in Library and Information Science, with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience in an academic or research library

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Literature searching and referencing skills
• Ability to prepare clear and concise statistical and narrative reports
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot technical and operational issues
• Information management and organisational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Conflict management skills
• Training and facilitation skills

Knowledge Requirements

• Information sources in various formats appropriate to academic user needs
• Information retrieval strategies and search methodologies (including Boolean operators and search fields)
• Reference techniques and reference management processes
• Training and evaluation techniques
• Relevant information technology (software and hardware)
• Library systems and electronic tools
• Administrative systems, policies, procedures and processes
• Legal requirements relating to information distribution and media
• Marketing and user awareness approaches
• Core processes of an academic institution and the ability to relate them to library services and products

Registration with the professional body, the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), is recommended.