Junior Librarian: Acquisitions Division at Stellenbosch University

Duties    

• Responsible for a variety of tasks related to the administration of databases, journal packages, electronic journals, open resources and making e-books accessible;
• Responsible for the administration of open resources;
• Supporting  all processes related to standing orders;;
• Serial administration and record maintenance;
• Managing journal relocation and withdrawal processes;
• Assisting with activities related to binding processes;
• Jointly responsible for the cataloguing and classification of printed and electronic serials;
• Financial administration of invoices;
• Assisting with tasks related to the compact storage facility;
• Assisting with managing statistics for library resources;
• Providing client service.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science,or equivalent;
• At least three years' relevant experience in an academic library;
• Experience in the administration and facilitating access to e-resources;
• Knowledge of financial practices, transactions, and documents;
• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Office, MS Access and MS Excel;
• Experience of working on an integrated library system, e.g., Alma;
• Experience in the use of various library standards, e.g. RDA, MARC21, LC Subject Headings & Name Authorities, and DDC;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail