Librarian Gauteng - Gauteng
University of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”. “Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO Job specification: The UJ Library Department is seeking the service of a qualified and experienced competent individual who meet the requirements outlined below. Responsibilities: Information retrieval and reference service: Coordinates and delivers a complete professional information service to the faculty. Information skilling and knowledge sharing: Training clients to become information literate and discerning users of information through the application of information skilling and knowledge sharing using latest technologies to enhance the quality of training. Teaching and learning support: The incumbent becomes a partner in teaching and learning providing advanced teaching and learning support. Embedded librarianship: Partners with the Faculty to embed personalised assistance to staff and students to embed subject course content within the curriculum and specific courses. Blended librarianship: Improves collaboration with faculty, academics, and students to become an instructional partner including in the e-learning environment. Current awareness: Delivering current awareness and alerting services for the faculty according to subjects, profiles and needs. Research Support: Assist the Faculty Librarian in coordinating and facilitating research support to the faculty by the compilation of a faculty research profile and researcher profiles when needed. Collection development and maintenance support: Supports and collaborates with academic staff in the development and maintenance of their subject specific teaching and research collection. Marketing networking and professional development: Actively promotes the value and importance of library services and resources to all clients. Reporting: Compiles accurate library reports e.g. monthly reports and reviews and keeps accurate statistics. Minimum of a three-year degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent. Minimum of three (3) years' proven experience of information service provision in a higher education institution library or special/research library. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Advanced information retrieval skills in all information formats Advanced training / mentoring and presentation skills Language proficiency Client and service focused Balanced relationship skills, taking the South African culture of diversity into consideration Responsible, reliable, accountable, and dedicated to professional conduct and ethics Ability to work independently and as a team player Ability to resolve conflict Recommendations: Knowledge of information training, presentation and evaluation methods and techniques A post graduate diploma/honours in Library and Information Science Knowledge of databases and e-resources Knowledge of marketing methods/procedures Knowledge and understanding of the research process and its methodology Knowledge of Library policies, procedures and processes Knowledge to manage and operate library systems and various social media and mobile applications Knowledge and practical use of Microsoft packages – products relevant to job profile Knowledge of copyright legislation Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Kenneth Chinyama on Tel: (011) 559 6333 Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Lubabalo Mgedezi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3892/3010
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