Library Assistant (4 Posts)

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape is seeking a Library Assistant to support library learning and teaching activities. The role involves user services, cataloguing, and research support, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess teamwork skills and familiarity with library management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent.
• One year’s experience in a library, preferably academic.

Responsibilities

• Perform user services duties including circulation and ILL.
• Conduct basic cataloguing and database searches.
• Provide support to research services and reference services.

Skills

User services

Teamwork

MS 365 Office

Library management systems

Open science activities

Education

Bachelor of Library & Information Science

Job description

The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. Our Library mission is to enrich the learning, teaching and research experience by providing relevant resources and expertise to enable academic success.

The primary role of the Library Assistant is to support library learning, teaching and research activities, particularly those related to open science, virtual reference and user services.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform library user services duties i.e. Circulation; Short loans; ILL etc
• Perform basic cataloguing & databases searches
• Provide support to research services
• Perform virtual & in-person reference services
• Collection development and maintenance
• Assist and participate in Library marketing and other projects

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience):

• A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification
• One year’s working experience in a library, preferably academic or research setting

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):

• Experience with user services
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Good knowledge of MS 365 Office
• Knowledge of library management systems and databases
• Exposure to open science activities