[Irtalk] FW: [Liasaonline] Stellenbosch University: Vacancy - Librarian: Research Support

[Ina Smith]

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Sent: 21 November 2014 02:25 PM
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Subject: [Liasaonline] Stellenbosch University: Vacancy - Librarian: Research Support


Librarian: Research Support

(Ref. BIB/420/1114)

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the operational working of and service delivery in the Carnegie Research Commons.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Duties:

 Providing a high quality service to clients of the Research Commons (master’s and doctoral students as well as researchers at the University);

 supporting clients with IT-related queries, the video conferencing facility, plagiarism and copyright;

 developing training material for clients, especially bibliographic reference techniques (e.g. RefWorks. EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley);

 recruitment, training and supervising student assistants working in the Research Commons;

 marketing of services, social events and other training opportunities that are offered to clients in the Research Commons through different mediums, such as brochures, social media, newsletters and the webpage;

 responsible for the physical facilities in the Research Commons, including the IT equipment, software, furniture, and other equipment;

 information resources management (evaluating and procuring material) relating to clients of the Research Commons;

 responsible for overall administration, usage statistics and day-to-day maintenance of the Research Commons;

 responsible for quality assurance, for example LibQUAL and other surveys through focus groups, questionnaires, etc.;

 responsible for the information management of the Library and Information Service;

 serving on the Quality Committee of the Library and Information Service.



Requirements:

 B-degree in Library and Information Science or an equivalent qualification;

 minimum five years’ experience within an academic or research library environment;

 sound knowledge of the analysis of statistics;

 a high level of computer proficiency;

 excellent oral and written communication skills;

 good training and presentation skills;





 excellent interpersonal relations;

 knowledge of new technologies and the use thereof in the research environment;

 advanced knowledge of and experience with bibliographic reference management and software such as Refworks, Mendeley, Endnote and Zotero;

 knowledge of plagiarism, copyright and the structure of theses and dissertations;

 advanced experience in the use of MS Word and Excel;

 ability to work independently;

 excellent administrative skills.



Recommendations:

 Knowledge of and experience in the collection and analysis of statistics with different software;

 knowledge of changing trends and best practices regarding research support and academic libraries;

 knowledge of quality assurance and LibQUAL in academic libraries;

 knowledge of the gathering and processing of management information in an academic library;

 active professional involvement in relevant interest groups, such as LIASA.



Commencement of duties: 1 March 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 8 December 2014

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms Marié Roux on 021 808 2623

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

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The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Applicants must also include a covering letter with their applications, confirming why they meet the above requirements.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers<http://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers>

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.







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