Library Assistant (4 Posts)

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape is seeking several Library Assistants to support teaching and research initiatives. The successful candidates will play a key role in enhancing user services, cataloguing, and collection maintenance at the Main Campus library, contributing to an enriching academic environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Library & Information Science and possess some library experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s working experience in a library, preferably academic or research setting.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform library user services duties, e.g., Circulation, Short loans, ILL.
• Support to research services and perform virtual & in-person reference services.
• Assist in collection development and maintenance.

Skills

User services

Teamwork

MS 365 Office

Library management systems

Open science activities

Education

Bachelor of Library & Information Science

Job description

Title of Position

Library Assistant (4 Posts)

Post Number

(ITS: SE45) ,(ITS:S0A7) ,(ITS: SE51) ,(ITS: SE48)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

6/7/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

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

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
  
  

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.