Assistant librarian
Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University

Library & Information Service

Technical Services, JS Gericke Library

Assistant Librarian
(Ref. BIB/29/0112)

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30.

Duties:
· Setting up and maintaining access to electronic resources;
· maintaining records on the library database;
· handling queries related to accessing electronic resources;
· administering on-line journal package subscriptions;
· downloading bibliographic records from databases;
· receipt of ordered material;
· handling invoices and other financial documents;
· communicating with suppliers, colleagues and clients;
· monitoring budget allocations;
· working with on-line vendor and acquisition tools.

Requirements:
· A diploma in Library & Information Science or equivalent, OR a Senior Certificate plus relevant qualifications and experience
· excellent computer skills within the Windows environment
· excellent skills in using an integrated computerised library system, library-related databases and other library-related computer applications
· knowledge of electronic publications
· proven accuracy and attention to detail
· relevant experience or good knowledge of financial processes in an acquisitions environment
· excellent human relations and the ability to function successfully within a team
· good spoken and written communication skills
· successful administrative experience
· a high level of numerical skills.

Recommendations:
· Relevant experience gained within a tertiary environment
· knowledge of the Aleph computerised library system
· knowledge of international library standards, e.g. MARC21 and AACR2R.

Commencement of duties: 1 March 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 10 February 2012
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Ilse de Lange on 021 808 4874
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

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.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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.

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.