Description

Develop and manage collections of books and journals (both paper and electronic) for allocated departments
Deliver information literacy training sessions to students
Provide training programmes to post graduate students to support their research process
Assist researchers with literature searches using databases, printed resources, and the internet
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic staff and students
Manage and support the provision of reading lists in relation to allocated subject areas or departments
Deal with user enquiries, which may involve one-on-one advice sessions
Create awareness of information products and services to the allocated departments
Designing information products and services relevant to clients’ needs
Providing research support, which includes Scholarly Communication, Research Data Management and Metrics
Take responsibility and initiate the formulation of policies, processes and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons) or equivalent 4 year Library and Information Science qualification, Bachelor of Information Science (Hons), or Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGDip LIS)

AND

3 years relevant experience in a Higher Education library environment, which includes collectiondevelopment, research support and training of students and staff.
The person must be able and willing to work across different campuses of CPUT and on the after-hours shift roster when required.

Recommendations:

Postgraduate qualifications in LIS or relevant fields linked to the Faculty of Engineering and the BuiltEnvironment will be an added advantage.
•Experience in supervising branch activities in a Higher Education Library environment.
•Experience in supporting training, collection development and research in the Engineering and BuiltEnvironment or Higher Education Library.
•Paid-Up member of LIASA

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