Librian:Reserch and Scholarly Communication at North West University

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Advanced data and information literacy training to postgraduate students and researchers
•     Research Data Management
•     Communication of research output
•     Research support services to the researchers
•     Research partner in the research lifecycle
•     Development of a program for young researchers
•     Management of Research & Honours Commons
•     Open Access Agreements administration (e.g Transformative Agreements)
•     Special Collections: Manage, train and assist with the creation of in-house databases (Exam papers)
•     Basic technical support to the LIS staff on the Mahikeng Campus
•     Assist & train staff on the use of Library Systems, and programs

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

•    Advanced knowledge of Open Access movement and open access publishing platforms such as Institutional Repositories, Data Repositories, encoding standards (eg. XML) and metadata
•    Advanced knowledge of Copyright Legislation
•    Knowledge of Data Curation and Management - Research Data Management
•    Good knowledge of Institutional Repositories
•    Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the application and advantages of bibliometrics tools - bibliometrics and almetrics theory and practice
•    Proficiency in providing advanced research training to postgraduates and researchers
•    Good understanding of scholarly output communication
•    Proficiency in developing programs for young researchers (workshops, webinars etc.)
•    Management of Research & Honours Commons
•    Research tools

OTHER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

•    Advanced knowledge of and insight into research practices and workflow as well as scholarly communication - demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and reporting of information, research or data management projects or services - report writing   
•    Knowledge of reference management tools (e.g., EndNote) and Referencing methods
•    Insight into the research needs of postgraduates
•    High level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and web technology
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Strong inclination towards client services
•    Good judgement and creative approach to solving problems

Minimum requirements

•     A B.Bibl., B.Inf. or a Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences on NQF 7 (or any Bachelor’s degree on NQF 7 a Postgraduate degree in Library and/or Information Sciences on NQF 8)
•     A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Information Service and Research Support
•     A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in different sections of an academic library.

RECOMMENDATION

•    A postgraduate qualification in Library and/or Information Science.
•    Research Support to academic users on different levels.