Library Assistant - (1917)

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University of the Western Cape

Cape Town

ZAR 50 000 - 200 000

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3 days ago

Job description

Job title: Library Assistant - (1917)

Job Location: Western Cape, Bellville
Deadline: March 03, 2025

The primary role of the Library Assistant is to support library learning, teaching, and research activities, particularly those related to open science, virtual reference, and user services.

Main Duties And Responsibilities Include:

Perform library user services duties i.e. Circulation; Short loans; ILL etc.
Perform basic cataloguing & database searches
Provide support to research services
Perform virtual & in-person reference services
Collection development and maintenance
Assist and participate in Library marketing and other projects.

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience):

A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification
One year’s working experience in a library, preferably academic or research setting

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes):

Experience with user services
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Good knowledge of MS 365 Office
Knowledge of library management systems and databases
Exposure to open science activities