Librarian at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (B. Bibl/B. LIS/B. Tech Library and Information Science/B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post matric qualification.)
• Computer literacy.
• Registered member of LIASA.
• In-depth understanding, knowledge and application of principles, acceptable practices and procedures pertaining to the post.
• Two to three years’ experience in a public library environment.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Supervisory principles and practice.
• Knowledge of Library ICT system.
• Knowledge and understanding of library marketing and conducting research.
• Knowledge of managerial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of staff development, employee relations and performance management principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage budgets and SCM policy and practices.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating the operations of the Branch Library and monitoring the execution of procedural sequences/requirements associated with aligning standards to meet customer objectives.
• Attending to the circulation of library material, reservation, inter branch loans, organisation of information and interacting and providing users information from various media.
• Creating an environment conducive to learning through the arrangement of displays and signage of new library materials and attending to administrative reporting and record updating requirements.