[Lib-helig-l] UCT Libraries vacancy: Acquisitions Department, Subscriptions Librarian

 

 

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

 

Requirements:

 

• A degree, plus a postgraduate Library Diploma
• 3 years’ relevant experience in an academic or research library or scholarly communication and publishing industry
• Knowledge of scholarly electronic information resources and associated budget processes
• Awareness of  publishing models and electronic resources and licensing models
• Sound interpersonal skills and client service orientation
• 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 oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, show initiative and multi-task

 

Supervisory skills will be advantageous.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Electronic resources collection development and management
• Operations management: print serials
• Manage staff working in the electronic resources and serials team in the Acquisitions Section

 

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:

 

To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Librarian: Subscriptions” followed by the reference number to Ms Lily Nombombo at lily.nombombo@uct.ac.za

 

Address: Staff Recruitment Office, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7700.

 

Telephone: +27 21 650 5084; website: www.lib.uct.ac.za 

 

The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

 

Reference number for this position:     SR443/13

 

Closing date for applications:                   24 February 2013      

 

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

 

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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