Careers in Education

Closing Date

2023/06/02

Reference Number

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

Librarian: Faculty of Applied Sciences (Wellington Campus)

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> CPUT Libraries

Enquiries

Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Wellington

Job Purpose

The main objective of this position is to support the Faculty of Applied Sciences staff and students with information needs, information literacy and research skills needed for academic programme.

Minimum Requirements

B Bibl or equivalent 4-year LIS qualification OR A subject related qualification with a postgraduate library qualification.

At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a Higher Education, research or equivalent library environment.

The incumbent must be able and willing to work across different campuses of CPUT and on the after-hours shift roster when required.

Recommendation

Postgraduate qualifications in LIS or relevant will be an added advantage. A paid-up member of LIASA. Experience in supporting training, collection development and research in the Applied Sciences environment.

Key Performance Areas

- Oversee the Wellington: Agriculture library as a space and ensure the appointment of student assistants as per our policies and procedures to assist when required.

- Develop and manage collections of books, journals (both paper and electronic) for allocated departments.

Deliver information literacy training sessions to students.

- Provide training programmes to post graduate students to support their research process.

- Assist researchers with literature searches using databases, printed resources, and the internet.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic staff and students.

- Manage and support the provision of reading lists in relation to allocated subject areas or departments.

- Deal with user enquiries, which may involve one-on-one advice sessions.

- Create awareness of information products and services to the allocated departments.

- Create, update, and manage Libguides related to the faculty.

- Providing research support which include Scholarly Communication, Research Data Management and Metrics.

Competencies

Knowledge

Higher Education Environment

Professional library practices

Research processes

Curriculum

Skills

Advanced Interpersonal

Communication

Conflict management

Information management

Liaison

Needs Analysis

Presentation

Problem-Solving

Reporting

Relationship building and management

Attributes

Critical thinking

Creativity

Confidence

Customer focus

Emotional Intelligence

Innovation

Self-motivated

Remuneration

To be confirmed

Notes

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