Senior Library Assistant

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape seeks a proactive Senior Library Assistant to support open scholarship activities. The role includes user services, research support, and a commitment to enhancing academic success. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Library Science with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Library & Information Science.
• Two years’ working experience in an academic or research library setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide second level support for user services and research support.
• Compile reports and perform functions under the designated manager.

Skills

Knowledge of library management systems

Knowledge of institutional repositories

Knowledge of citation analysis

Exposure to online reference platform

Planning and organisation

Knowledge of MS 365 Office

Education

Bachelor of Library & Information Science

Job description

Title of Position

Senior Library Assistant

Post Number

8027818 (ITS: 2054)

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.

We are seeking the services of a self-motivated and proactive Senior Library Assistant to work collaboratively in a team to support open scholarship activities. The role provides second level support for tasks related to user services, open scholarship as well as research support to the University community.

Main Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

• Accredited Journals and Transformative Agreements
• Bibliometric data retrieval and analysis
• UWCScholar activities (Publications and ETDs)
• Research support activities and training programmes
• In-person and virtual reference services
• Compile reports and perform other functions under the designated manager/s
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification
• Two years’ working experience in an academic or research library setting
  
  

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of library management systems
• Knowledge of institutional repositories
• Knowledge of citation analysis
• Exposure of online reference platform
• Planning and organisation
• Knowledge of MS 365 Office
  
  

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.