Librarian: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (Re-Advertisement) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• 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.