Librarian at Robben Island Museum (RIM)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct Research on new material and archival methods 
• Liaise with publishers, booksellers, and institutions 
• Share information with relevant committees 
• Analyse the budgetary allowance and decide on resources to purchase 
• Maintain and update the cataloguing system 
• Develop database to store information 
• Publish a monthly newsletter 
• Monitor temperature, humidity and other factors that would conserve the books 
• Assist students on the use of the software 
• Ensure students uphold the library rules and procedures 
• Monitor records for photocopying 
• Develop work rosters 

 Qualification and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelors degree in Library Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Library Management will be advantageous 
• Minimum 2 Year relevant experience in Heritage or Museum Library 
• Sound knowledge of MS Office 
• Sound Knowledge and practice of using the internet 
• Knowledge of database software 
• Code 8 driver’s license would be advantageous 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Analytical skills 
• Results orientated 
• Attention to detail 
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Analytical skills 
• Results orientated 
• Attention to detail 

Forward a detailed CV and ID only as well as contactable referees, using the subject line “Librarian” “09/2024”