[Lib-helig-l] vacancy at UCT Libraries - Information Services Librarian: Government Publications

 

We invite applications from qualified candidates for this permanent post in the Government Publications Department of UCT Libraries. 

 

Requirements:

 

·         First degree (other than in the field of librarianship) in addition to a PGDipLis, BBibl (Hons) or equivalent

·         Relevant experience in an academic or research environment

·         Teaching and coaching 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 organising 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

 

Experience in dealing with government publications, as well as good subject knowledge in History, Politics, Economics, Environmental Studies or Law, would be a recommendation.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

·         Reference and research services

·         Providing instruction to classes or focused groups

·         Liaison with relevant academic departments

·         Collection development

·         Providing access to the collections through digitization and web- and print-based access tools

 

Please note that this post involves some evening and weekend work.

 

The annual remuneration package, including benefits for 2013 is between R317 843 and R373 890.

 

Application process:

 

Please email the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Information Services Librarian: Government Publications” followed by the reference number to Mrs Celeste Booysen at Celeste.Booysen@uct.ac.za

 

Telephone: +27 21 650 2220

          

Website: www.lib.uct.ac.za

 

The application form can also be downloaded 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:    SR430/12

 

Closing date for applications:               25 January 2013

 

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf

 

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