[Lib-helig-l] vacancy: UCT Libraries - Library Assistant, Health Sciences Library

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY

 

 

We invite applications for the position of Library Assistant, for appointment as soon as possible.

 

The Health Sciences Library, based in Observatory, is a busy branch library serving the needs of the Health Sciences Faculty. As the successful candidate, you will join the team responsible for providing service at the Circulation Loans Desk of the Health Sciences Library and performing various administrative duties to support this service. You should be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

 

Requirements include:

 

·        Grade 12 or equivalent

·        Computer skills, including e-mail, Excel and MS Word

·        Numeracy skills

·        Ability to work in a team and independently

·        Ability to work under pressure

·        Ability to pay attention to detail and follow up

·        Good communication and interpersonal skills

·        Good organisation skills

·        Client service orientation

Recommendations:

·        Library experience 

·        Knowledge of an online circulation system.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·        Desk duty: issuing/returning/reserving material, answering telephone queries, assisting with stock queries

·        Dealing with overdue, recalled and claimed-returned library material

·        Processing hold requests and loans to branches

·        Shelving and shelf reading

·        Ordering stationery

 

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is negotiable between R112 640 and R132 537.

 

Application process:

 

To apply please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Ms K Hearne at Kashiefa.Hearne@uct.ac.za, University of Cape Town Libraries, Rondebosch, 7700.

 

Telephone: +27 21 650 3100; Faculty 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:      I-2514           

 

Closing date for applications:                8 March 2012

 

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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