lavori da Library Assistant in località Sud Africa

Our client, the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), has a 6-month contract opportunity for a Library Assistant based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.

SASRI has been transitioning to a more online, digital-based library system over the past few years. While expanding online access, there is also a need to maintain the core functionality of the existing library.

The contract involves administrative and organizational activities to manage existing document-based systems and assist in migrating some collections to the online system.

1. Decommissioning of library archives:

• Review holdings in the archive and library to identify unique materials versus those available externally or online.
• Oversee the disposal of non-essential materials, ensuring valuable items are preserved.
• Transfer essential materials from archives to the library to free archive space for other operations.

• Conduct a comprehensive stocktake to verify catalog accuracy.
• Arrange books according to the Dewey Decimal System for easy access.

• Guide staff on using online databases for literature searches and acquiring articles.
• Coordinate access to articles through other libraries when unavailable online.

• Process new books, classify them, update databases, and shelve or dispatch as needed.
• Maintain the library loan system and overall organization.
• Support the upkeep and distribution of SASRI publications.

• Participate in developing new online library systems.

• SASRI seeks individuals with an interest or experience in library systems. A Library Science qualification is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.
• The role involves some light lifting of library materials.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

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