Part-Time Information Librarian/Training Librarian Ref: 24/252 at Tshwane University of Technology

Critical Performance Areas: 

• Responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the Library during the day, evenings and Saturdays 
• Provision of information services to Library clients by: - Answering information inquiries and Conducting literature searches 
• Performance of administrative duties such as the compilation of monthly reports
• Provision of effective and efficient training to staff and students 
• Responsibility for the safety, health and environment of the library  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Degree in Library and Information Science or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) 
• Must be prepared to work for at least 4 hours per day (Monday-Friday and Saturday) 
• Three years’ relevant experience 
• Extensive and proven knowledge of electronic databases utilised by academic libraries 
• Experience in managing a library or a section/division of a library 
• Experience in information literacy training 
• Good communication and customer relations skills 
• Ability to work independently 
• Proficiency in English 
• Own transport.  

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Information resources and systems 
• Collection management process and tools 
• Information literacy training 
• Knowledge of library systems 
• Utilisation of electronic information resources 
• Report writing skills.