Qualified Librarian needed ASAP – Salary: R12 000 – R14 000 Per Month
Vacancy Details
Employer: CTU Training Solutions – Corporate (Pty) Ltd
The Company
CTU Training Solutions is a registered Private Higher Education Institution offering education that focuses on the areas of management and project management, graphic design, visual communication and information technology and computer science across 6 campuses nationally in South Africa .
Description
The position of Librarian fits into the Academic Department and is responsible for coordinating the Library Resource Centres nationally as well as student support functions for academic research
The Librarian will also:
Manage Learning & Resource Centre (LRC
Provide Library Services and Resources
• Assist students who have Academic Literacy queries e.g. referencing,
plagiarism and writing & language for academic purposes.
• Assist with after – hour Librarion functions where required
• Build the Resource Centres print & electronic collection to support the academic goals of the CTU programmes
• Coordinate and plan the development of strategic library goals
• Develop an ethos of learning and research
• Develop an ethos of respect for Resource Centres property and ensure policies in this regard are upheld
• Develop and implement systems, processes and resources to meet CHE accreditation requirements
• Develop research, information and internet literacy skills
• Identify and develop, maintain and quality control of the RC databases for optimal information retrieval
• Facilitate Inter-Library Loans by means of implementing the Sabinet Request programme
• Information retrieval via Internet
• Liaise with IT re the maintenance of the RC computers and printers
• Liaison with Heads of Faculties, Programme Coordinators, publishers and book suppliers regarding compilation of prescribed booklist
• Library exhibitions/displays, special events and open days
• Locate items in catalogue and on shelves for patrons
• Maintain & update stock regularly by checking of out of date & irreparable material
• Manage records concerning the collections/subscriptions, e.g. orders, correspondence and statistics
• Monthly report to management on new acquisitions, LRC news and updates
• Perform circulation duties/lending services
• Provide research assitance
• Provide the faculties with bibliographies and news of library resources that support subject areas being taught e.g. inspection copies of new titles & editions from publishers
• Publish articles for the newsletter
• Read, research and keep up to date re the latest in educational trends and information literacy issues
• Service and maintain institutional relationships, corporate memberships and subscriptions
• Shelving & filing of books
• Write procedures for circulation and use of library resources
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications / Requirements:
Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science
Must have professional registration with LIASA
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a librarian
Interpersonal and communications skills
Problem solving skills
Best suited to a friendly, organised person who works accurately and is able to handle pressure
Time management skills
Digital literacy skills
Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and appointments will be made in line with our EE requirements
Apply before Sunday, May 19, 2019 – 13 Days left
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