[Lib-helig-l] vacancy - UCT Libraries, Information Services Librarian

 

UCT LIBRARIES

Information Services Librarian

 

We invite applications from qualified candidates for permanent posts in UCT Libraries. 

 

Minimum requirements include:

·        First degree (other than in the field of librarianship) in addition to a PGDipLis, BBibl or equivalent (Consideration will be given to candidates due to complete a library qualification by the end of 2011.)

·        Knowledge of electronic information resources

·        Good written and verbal communication skills

·        A high level of computer literacy

·        Research and analytical skills

·        Sound interpersonal skills and client service orientation

·        Planning and organizing skills

·        The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

·        Ability to work under pressure, show initiative and multi-task

 

This post involves evening and weekend work.

 

Recommended requirements include:

·        Previous library experience, preferably in an academic library

·        Training and coaching skills

·        Effective networking skills

 

Responsibilities include:

·        Reference and research services

·        Library instruction

·        Liaison with relevant academic departments

·        Collection development

 

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is negotiable between R270 249 and R317 904.

 

Application process:

 

To apply please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Ms C Snyders, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.

 

Email: charlotte.snyders@uct.ac.za ;    Telephone:       +27 21 650 2192         Faculty website: www.uct.ac.za

 

Download the application form at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Reference number for this position:      SR178/11

 

Closing date for applications:                17 September 2011

 

 

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.

 

 

 

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[Lib-helig-l] vacancy - UCT Libraries, Co-ordinator Information Services & Senior Subject Specialist: Commerce

UCT LIBRARIES

Co-ordinator Information Services & Senior Subject Specialist: Commerce

 

We invite applications from qualified candidates for this permanent post in UCT Libraries. The successful candidate will ensure coordination and management of information services for a faculty, particularly in support of academic and postgraduate information services and support.

 

 

Requirements include:

 

·        Appropriate University-based library qualification

·        University subject degree

·        5-10 years experience in subject area or in related library area

·        Understanding of relationship of specific subject area with overall academic enterprise

·        Demonstrated awareness of international trends and benchmarks in support of specialist subject support

·        Understanding of collections and other issues related to information services in research libraries

·        Significant experience in working with users, including postgraduates and academics

·        MBA or Masters degree in Commerce and broad educational background (Consideration will be given to candidates due to complete an MBA or Masters degree in Commerce qualification by the end of 2011).

 

This post involves evening and weekend work.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·        Coordinates and manages faculty information services, particularly in support of academics and postgraduates

·        Provides expertise as senior subject specialist for a faculty

·        Ensures overall quality and consistency of collection development and access to information resources

·        Liaises with faculty structures and contribution to faculty discussions regarding the Libraries

 

 

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is negotiable between R344 130 and R404 849.

 

Application process:

 

To apply please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Ms M Falken, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.

 

Email: melanie.falken@uct.ac.za ;        Telephone:       +27 21 650 2192         Website: www.uct.ac.za

Download the application form at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Reference number for this position:      SR180/11

 

Closing date for applications:                16 September 2011

 

 

 

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.

 

 

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[Lib-helig-l] vacancy - UCT Libraries, Project Support and Marketing Librarian

UCT LIBRARIES
Project Support and Marketing Librarian

 

We invite applications from qualified candidates for this permanent position in UCT Libraries.

 

Requirements include:

 

·        Baccalaureate degree in library and information studies

·        Educational qualification in marketing and/or marketing management

·        At least two years of related experience in project management and marketing in a library environment, at least one of which must be in an academic library

·        Experience in training and design of training materials

·        Good graphics skills; knowledge of related software packages

·        Excellent teaching and coaching skills

·        Effective networking skills

·        Sound interpersonal skills and client service orientation

·        A good working knowledge of electronic information resources

·        A high level of computer literacy

·        Research and analytical skills

·        Planning and organizing skills

·        The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

·        Good written and verbal communication skills

·        Ability to work under pressure, show initiative and multi-task

 

This post involves evening and weekend work.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·        Providing project support to the Libraries' Management Team

·        Coordinating marketing activities for the Libraries

·        Marketing library services

·        Playing a key role in determining appropriate methods of communication and interaction with library users, including web presence, reference presence, interactivity with courseware management system

·        Advising on and coordinating the look and feel of promotional materials and instructional materials for undergraduates

·        Promoting the use of resources available through the Libraries

·        Providing library instruction and information services

 

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is between R270 249 and R317 904.

 

Application process:

 

To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form to Ms C Snyders, Staff Recruitment & Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.

 

Email: charlotte.snyders@uct.ac.za ; Telephone: +27 21 650 2192; Website: www.lib.uct.ac.za

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Reference number for this position:      2323               Closing date for applications:    5 September 2011

 

 

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.

 

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[Lib-helig-l] Revised info and second announcement: ICADLA-2

REMINDER AND UPDATE

2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES (ICADLA-2)

 

The 2nd International Conference on African Digital Libraries and Archives (ICADLA-2), hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand, will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 14 – 18 November 2011.

 

For more information about the event: http://www.wits.ac.za/newsroom/conferences/13135/home.html

 

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Abstract and Submission Deadlines:

Abstract submission deadline extended to:                                    15 September 2011

Notification of acceptance of conference paper:                           16 September 2011

Submission of final version (full paper) extended to:                    30 October 2011

Registration

Workshop
Early Bird (Now Closed) Registration: R2,240.00 (South African Rand) – until 31 July 2011
R2,590.00 (South African Rand): 1^st August – 31 October 2011
Conference
Early Bird (Now Closed) Registration: R1,890.00 (South African Rand)  - until 31 July 2011
R2,100.00 (South African Rand)  - 1st August – 31 October 2011
Registration closes on 31 October 2011.
Late registration fee: R2,300.00 (South African Rand)
Registration closes on 31 October 2011.

 

THEME

The theme of ICADLA-2 is Developing Knowledge for Economic Advancement in Africa. 

We invite participation from all African countries, private and public international development organisations, and other countries aiding Africa.ICADLA-2 will provide a platform for the realisation of the outcomes of ICADLA-1 and it will provide a forum for African Institutions to:

• Access and examine options for capacity development in all strategic areas of digitisation;
• Strengthen existing and build new networks and linkages necessary for knowledge sharing in the area;
• Understand the strategic and management issues of developing digital resources from digitisation to delivery;
• Develop national digitisation programmes and strategies aimed at establishing the required digitisation infrastructure for access to, and long term preservation of, African scholarly and cultural digital content and the creation of digital libraries.

 

FORMAT

ICADLA-2 is a five day workshop and conference event. The format of ICADLA-2 will be a three-day training workshop designed for leaders and decision makers and a two-day strategic digitisation project planning conference.

• 3- Day Training Workshop - Digital Futures: from Digitisation to Delivery (14-16 November 2011) 
  The internationally acclaimed "Digital Futures: from Digitisation to Delivery" training event will be run by international expert Simon Tanner. It will focus on the creation, delivery and preservation of digital resources from libraries and cultural and memory institutions.

 

• 2- Day Digitisation Project and Programme Planning Conference - Developing National and Institutional Digitisation Strategies (17-18 November 2011)
  This strategic planning conference will bring together Directors of National Archives, Libraries and Museums and tertiary institutions across Africa to discuss how they can design and implement national digitisation programmes to improve the availability of and access to African scholarly and cultural digital content to enhance the continent's development efforts.
  
  Ideally every country and/or Region in Africa should be represented at the Conference, particularly  National Directors of Libraries, Archives and Museums who will be able to provide information on the status of digitisation endeavours in their respective countries,  the challenges they are facing and  suggested  ways forward.
  
  All delegates will be required to send in brief reports on their institutional or national digitisation initiatives and plans. Selected reports will be discussed to enhance information and knowledge sharing. Attention will be paid to the general digitisation vision and activities, intellectual property rights, the discovery architecture for digital objects, cooperation and mass digitisation and standards and policies. Conference themes and sub-themes will include:

   National and Regional Digital Library & Archives Strategies

   Capacity Issues and Resource Mobilisation

   Access and Ownership

   Policy and Legislative Frameworks

   Technical Issues

   Developing Collaborative Projects for National and Regional Projects and Programmes

 

SPONSORSHIP/FUNDING

Conference organisers are hoping to raise some funds for the sponsorship of selected presenters. It is envisaged that limited funding might be available for your participation, no commitment.

 

VENUES

Please note that there has been a change to the conference venue. Both the Conference and Workshop will be held at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).

·         Conference: First National Bank building, West Campus (http://www.wits.ac.za/contactwits/maps/westcampus.htm/609/west_campus.html

·         Workshop: Wartenweiler Library, Conference Room, 4^th Floor http://www.wits.ac.za/maps/606/east_campus.html

 

Wits campus- Map and Directions: http://www.wits.ac.za/placesofinterest/visitorinformation/607/maps.html

 

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels and B&Bs close to the University of the Witwatersrand.

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http://www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotel-parktonian.html

http://www.thesunnyside.co.za/

http://www.safarinow.com/destinations/Melville/hub.aspx?source=5085&gclid=CKadkre-7KoCFUMKfAodpyq4NQ

http://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/melville.php

http://www.wheretostay.co.za/g/johannesburg/accommodation/melville.php

http://www.sleeping-out.co.za/South-Africa-accommodation-LocationID-268-AccommodationID-0.html

 

 

 

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[Lib-helig-l] Only 2 more days to register at the Early Bird Discount for the LIASA Conference

 

Time is running out!

You have only 2 more days to save on your registration fee – the Early Bird Offer has been extended to 31 August 2011.    

 

The latest conference programme and other conference related information is available on the conference website.

 

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Naomi Haasbroek

President

Library and Information Association of South Africa

president@liasa.org.za

http://www.liasa.org.za

Twitter: www.twitter.com/LIASANews

 

Immediate Past Chair:  IFLA Africa Section

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

http://www.ifla.org/en/africa

 

HEAD:  Library and Information Services

iThemba LABS

P O Box 722

Somerset West

7129

 

Tel:  +27 21 843 1000

Tel:  +27 21 843 1259 (Direct)

Fax:  0866116096 or +27 21 843 3525

Mobile:  0828959931

E-Mail:  naomi@tlabs.ac.za

http://www.tlabs.ac.za

 

 

 

[Lib-helig-l] E-LIS logo design competition now open

Dear Colleagues

I am forwarding this message in the hope that the winner will be South Africa or African.

The Executive Board of E-LIS, the electronic archive for librarianship and information science, is seeking for interesting and pleasant proposals for revamping its logo. The Executive Board proceeds to this revamping in a wide frame of activities that aim to improve the processes and the image of the initiative. The new logo should highlight the characteristics of ELIS as an open, collaborative, international effort in the field of library and information science.

The new logo should carry on the same color combinations. Designers are free to move on shades of the same palette to get their logo, but it is advised to work on the same color orientation.

The designers are free to employ shapes, drawings and typography to convey the meaning of the E-LIS as a collaborative, international effort in the field of library and information science. It is wished that these logo elements can stand alone in an identifiable fashion.

The new logo should be usable in different media, such as paper or computer screen, colors, such as RGB or monochrome, as well as sizes and resolutions.

The designers can use their preferred programs, but to submit their proposals in EPS formats. Please be sure that your proposal has the adequate resolution that will highlight all its virtues under different conditions.

You can submit your proposals to Imma Subirats <imma.subirats@fao.org> and Giannis Tsakonas <john@lis.upatras.gr> by 30th September. Please use the following subject line: "E-LIS New Logo Proposal". All proposals will be presented to the E-LIS team, who will be able to support their preference through Doodle. The final decision will be taken by the Executive Board, which is going to take into account the proposals as well as the preference each one has gathered. The results will be announced by the end of October and the winner in this informal competition will receive a technological device, courtesy of Spanish Ministry of Culture, Office of Library Co-ordination.


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Regards
Fatima Darries

E-LIS SA Editor

http://eprints.rclis.org

www.highedlibrarian.blogspot.com
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[Lib-helig-l] Latest Sconul Focus online

Dear Colleagues

The latest Sconul Focus is available online.  http://www.sconul.ac.uk/publications/newsletter/51/

 

There is some great mid-week reading!

 

Here are links to a couple of articles that caught my attention:

 

'...and any other duties deemed necessary:' an analysis of subject librarian job descriptions
Antony Brewerton

http://www.sconul.ac.uk/publications/newsletter/51/18.pdf

 

What researchers want: a personal case study
Donna Carroll

http://www.sconul.ac.uk/publications/newsletter/51/16.pdf

 

Regards

Ingrid Thomson

 

 

Ingrid Thomson

Librarian: Humanities Information Division

Chancellor Oppenheimer Library

University of Cape Town Libraries

Private Bag

7700 RONDEBOSCH

SOUTH AFRICA

 

Tel: +27 21 650 3703  Fax: +27 21 689 7569

Email: Ingrid.Thomson@uct.ac.za

 

 

 

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[Lib-helig-l] 13th Annual LIASA Conference - Registration Open

Remember to register before 15 August 2011 to qualify for the Early Bird Discount.

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