Senior Library Assistant

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience) A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification at NQF level 8  Two years’ working experience in an academic or research library setting Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): e.g. Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc. Knowledge of library management systems Knowledge of institutional repositories Knowledge of citation analysis Experience with online reference platform Planning and organisation Ability to work in a team Report writing Added advantage and preferences:  Copyright clearance experience  

The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services.  We are seeking the services of a self-motivated and proactive Senior Library Assistant to work collaboratively in a team to support open scholarship activities. The role provides second level support for tasks related to user services, open scholarship, copyright as well as research support initiatives.    Main duties and responsibilities will include:  User services including circulation activities Bibliometric data retrieval and analysis UWCScholar activities (Publications and ETDs)  Research support activities and training programmes  In-person and virtual reference services Compile reports and perform other functions under the designated manager/s 

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