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Metadata Librarian / Metadatabibliotekaris needed urgently: APPLY HERE

Metadata Librarian / Metadatabibliotekaris needed urgently: APPLY HERE

Bellville, Western Cape

Performing original cataloguing conforming to the latest international standards;
Classifying material using a variety of classification schemas;
Maintaining standards with regard to copy cataloguing, authority creation and control, data input, linked data and database maintenance;
Performing other duties and projects as assigned.

Doen oorspronklike katalogisering volgens die jongste internasionale standaarde;
Klassifiseer materiaal deur die gebruik van ’n verskeidenheid klassifikasieskemas;
Handhaaf standaarde ten opsigte van kopiekatalogisering, gesagsbeheer en die skep van gesagsrekords, invoer van data, “linked data” en databasisinstandhouding;
Voer ander pligte and projekte uit soos toegewys.

A degree in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent thereof;
At least three years’ cataloguing experience;
Excellent computer proficiency in a Windows environment and other office applications;
In-Depth knowledge of the following cataloguing standards and tools: Dewey Decimal classification, MARC21, RDA, LC Subject Headings and LC Name Authorities;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Sound judgement and the ability to solve problems;
Good interpersonal skills;
Good written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.

‘’n Graad in Biblioteek- en Inligtingwetenskap, of ’n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie;
Minstens drie jaar katalogiseerervaring;
Uitstekende rekenaarvaardigheid in ’n Windows omgewing en ander kantoortoepassings;
’n In-diepte kennis van die volgende katalogiseerstandaarde en -hulpmiddels: Dewey Desimale klassifikasie, MARC21, RDA, LC Saakhoofde en LC Naam Gesagrekords;
Akkuraatheid en aandag aan detail;
Gesonde oordeel en die vermoë om probleme op te los ;
Goeie interpersoonlike vaardighede;
Goeie skriftelike en mondelinge kommunikasievaardighede;
Die vermoë om effektief beide as ‘n spanlid en onafhanklik te werk.

Knowledge of integrated library systems and content management systems;
Experience with using the Alma computer system, OCLC Connexion, Dublin Core metadata structure, DataCite or other metadata standards and schemas;
Experience of working in an academic or library or the library of a research institution;
Experience with NACO (Name Authority Cooperative Programme).

Kennis van geïntegreerde biblioteekstelsels en inhoudsbestuurstelsels;
Ondervinding met die gebruik van die Alma rekenaarstelsel, OCLC Connexion, Dublin Core metadatastruktuur, DataCite of ander metadatastandaarde en -skemas;
Werkservaring in ’n akademiese biblioteek of die biblioteek van ‘n navorsingsinstansie;
Ervaring met NACO (Name Authority Cooperative Programme). Apply Now

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