Junior Librarian: Scholarly Communication (Job Level 10.1)

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Library and Information Service

Junior Librarian: Scholarly Communication (Job Level 10.1)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. BIB/019/0225

Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens

Junior Bibliotekaris: Wetenskaplike Kommunikase (Posvlak 10.1)

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. BIB/019/0225

Duties/Pligte

• Content and metadata management for digital repositories.
• Providing support in administration of the e-journal management platform.
• Providing administrative support for digital repositories.
• Providing digitisation support.
• Performing general administrative duties.
• Inhouds- en metadatabestuur van digitale bewaarplekke.
• Bied ondersteuning vir die adminstrasie van die e-joernaal bestuursplatform.
• Bied adminstratiewe ondersteuning vir digitale bewaarplekke.
• Bied ondersteuning vir digitalisering.
• Verrig algemene administratiewe take.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, or a bachelor's degree with a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Informatics, Knowledge Management, Data Curation or Data Science.
• At least three years' relevant experience in an academic or research library.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge and experience of digitisation processes and practices.
• Knowledge of, and experience with working in digital repositories.
• Knowledge of e-journal management systems and practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Knowledge of and experience in DSpace and OJS digital systems.
• An understanding of the scholarly communication process.
• The ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a team.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.
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Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post : Ms. Mimi Seyffert-Wirth on 021 808 9431, or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg).

Currency ZAR
Commencement Date 01-May-2025
Closing Date 28-Feb-2025
Amount of Travel
Work At Home