ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (LB10)

POSITION: ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (LB10)

The University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Librarian in Commerce Library. The Assistant Librarian reports to the Librarian with overall direction from the Principal Librarian.

Qualifications: Four year tertiary qualification in library and information studies (4-year professional Bachelor degree or general Bachelor degree plus LIS postgraduate diploma, or equivalent of these).  

Requirements of the job:

• 2-3 years relevant library experience, including supervision
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients of diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of the broad information needs of different levels of learning, teaching and research in the academic community.

• Computer literacy, particularly experience of the Millennium or similar large circulation system; broad familiarity with use of common library databases; and basic competence in using common software such as MS Office applications or similar
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all user levels

Responsibilities Include:

• Directly supervise a Senior Library Assistant and two Library Assistants, with overall responsibility for branch desk routine operations
• Monitor the physical environment of the branch library and state of equipment
• Provide information retrieval/reference services to academic teaching and research staff, undergraduate and post graduate students and external clients
• Develop, deliver and promote user education/information literacy, in consultation with, and at the direction of the Librarian
• Monitor and maintain branch resources and access to resources, in coordination with, and at the direction of, the Librarian
• Identify gaps in the collection through client comments and requests, and convey this information to the Librarian.

Working hours for this post may be 08h00-16h30 or 08:30-17:00, depending on staff structures and service requirements. Please note that the incumbent in this post is required to work on a Saturday morning rotation shift and time off in compensation is given during the week.

To apply:                                 Submit full a covering letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for, detailed  CV with names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses for three work referees to Nompilo Phungula, Library HR, Private Bag X1, Wits 2050, or E-mail: nompilo.phungula@wits.ac.za Fax: 086 765 5145.

Availability: As soon as possible.

 Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

“The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.
The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates”

Closing date: 13 July 2012