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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-ZA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'> liasaonline-bounces@hetz.octoplus.co.za [mailto:liasaonline-bounces@hetz.octoplus.co.za] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Alexander, HL, Me <halexander@sun.ac.za><br><b>Sent:</b> 21 November 2014 02:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> liasaonline@list.liasa.org.za<br><b>Subject:</b> [Liasaonline] Stellenbosch University: Vacancy - Librarian: Research Support<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt'>Librarian: Research Support </span></b><span style='font-size:20.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>(Ref. BIB/420/1114) </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The successful incumbent will be responsible for the operational working of and service delivery in the Carnegie Research Commons. </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Working hours: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Duties: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Providing a high quality service to clients of the Research Commons (master’s and doctoral students as well as researchers at the University); <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> supporting clients with IT-related queries, the video conferencing facility, plagiarism and copyright; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> developing training material for clients, especially bibliographic reference techniques (e.g. RefWorks. EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley); <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> recruitment, training and supervising student assistants working in the Research Commons; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 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; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> responsible for the physical facilities in the Research Commons, including the IT equipment, software, furniture, and other equipment; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> information resources management (evaluating and procuring material) relating to clients of the Research Commons; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> responsible for overall administration, usage statistics and day-to-day maintenance of the Research Commons; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> responsible for quality assurance, for example LibQUAL and other surveys through focus groups, questionnaires, etc.; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.55pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> responsible for the information management of the Library and Information Service; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> serving on the Quality Committee of the Library and Information Service. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Requirements: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> B-degree in Library and Information Science or an equivalent qualification; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> minimum five years’ experience within an academic or research library environment; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> sound knowledge of the analysis of statistics; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> a high level of computer proficiency; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> excellent oral and written communication skills; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> good training and presentation skills; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='page-break-before:always'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> excellent interpersonal relations; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> knowledge of new technologies and the use thereof in the research environment; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> advanced knowledge of and experience with bibliographic reference management and software such as Refworks, Mendeley, Endnote and Zotero; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> knowledge of plagiarism, copyright and the structure of theses and dissertations; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> advanced experience in the use of MS Word and Excel; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.35pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> ability to work independently; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> excellent administrative skills. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Recommendations: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Knowledge of and experience in the collection and analysis of statistics with different software; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> knowledge of changing trends and best practices regarding research support and academic libraries; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> knowledge of quality assurance and LibQUAL in academic libraries; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> knowledge of the gathering and processing of management information in an academic library; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> active professional involvement in relevant interest groups, such as LIASA. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Commencement of duties: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1 March 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Closing date: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8 December 2014 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Enquiries regarding the job content: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ms Marié Roux on 021 808 2623 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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. </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Apply online at <a href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers">www.sun.ac.za/english/careers</a> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.</i><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="79%" style='width:79.78%'><tr><td nowrap valign=top style='background:white;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm'></td><td nowrap valign=top style='background:white;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm'></td><td width="20%" nowrap valign=top style='width:20.88%;background:white;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></td><td width="68%" nowrap valign=top style='width:68.08%;background:white;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA'>The integrity and confidentiality of this email is governed by these terms / Hierdie terme bepaal die integriteit en vertroulikheid van hierdie epos. <a href="http://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer">http://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>