Record Librarian

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A public broadcaster in Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated individual to maintain their record library, including cataloguing and preserving the SABC music collection. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Information Science or Music, alongside library experience and great communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to engage with both current affairs and library best practices, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the nation.

Qualifications

• One year library experience in cataloguing and information retrieval.
• Ability to manage customer queries and complaints effectively.
• Good organizational skills for maintaining and preserving music collections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and preserve the SABC music collection.
• Accurate capturing of CD information in the library database.
• Ensure compliance with library standards and practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Information Science or Music Degree (NQF 7)

Job description

Requisition ID 12994 - Posted - Media Library F/State & N/Cape - RBF: Freestate & Northern Cape - FS - Bloemfontein

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY

SCALE CODE: 404

POSITION ID: 60018681

CLOSING DATE: 04 NOVEMBER 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Maintenance of Record Library: acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing and preserving of SABC music collection in order to support broadcast content.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
• Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
• Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
• Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
• Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
• Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
• Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
• Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
• Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
• Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
• Compliance with archival best practice
• Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
• Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
• Perform Library administration.
• Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
• Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
• Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
• Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
• Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Address all customer queries/ complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree Information Science or a Music Degree (NQF 7)
• One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of current affairs
• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.