Reference Librarian - George Fixed -Term Appointment at George Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Bibl / B.LIS / B. Tech: LIS / B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post matric qualification

Computer literacy

• Registered member of LIASA
• 2 – 3 years practical experience in a public library including supervisory experience and experience as part of the academic program

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: People Management, Conceptual Thinking, Organisational
• Awareness, Attention to Detail, Professional / Technical Proficiency.
• Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal Relationship, Communication, Service Delivery
• Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Personal Competencies: Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Resilience, Management of
• Learning (Learning Orientation).
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring, Impact and Influence (Advocacy Skills).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Co-ordinate and control the activities, provision of materials and the presentation of displays and events in the Reference Section.
• Participate in meetings and present information, opinions and advice through reports on the status and service delivery standard of the Reference Section.
• Supervise staff directly in the execution of duties.
• Make recommendations to the Senior Librarian on the solving of operational problems identified.
• Co-ordinate and execute specific procedures associated with the acquisition, organization and communication of information at the Reference Section.
• Co-ordinate specific activities associated with promoting reference awareness and interest and provide information to users.
• Apply specialized skills and knowledge to identify the level of public awareness of the Reference
• Services and provide guidance to the public 

CLOSING DATE: 2025-12-22  AT 16:30PM