Systems Librarian - Pretoria at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for Systems Librarian in the Knowledge Management and Information Services (KMIS). The successful incumbent will be required to maintain, support and enhance a wide range of library technology infrastructure to ensure optimal service delivery to the organisation and to ensure access and discovery of scientific and academic information. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the CSIRIS range of library technologies and systems to ensure client access to relevant online information resources and digital collections.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the required and existing systems and processes to ensure efficient service delivery and data integrity.
• Liaise with the ICT department and other external online service providers as required.
• Investigate the portfolio needs for automation, configuration of systems and processes and assist with the evaluation and implementation of identified systems.
• Monitor for new and emerging library technologies, trends and knowledge systems such as next generation library catalogues, aggregated discovery tools, research and collaboration systems, instructional technology, digital archives, and simulation and presentation tools for evaluation and potential implementation purposes.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, relationship building, networking, both internal and external to the CSIR.
• Actively participate in a professional network (external to the CSIR) within the specialization area community.
• Provide training and support to KMIS and the CSIR in the use of library systems, workflows and technologies.
• Work closely together with the Data Librarian and the Manager: Archival and Records Services to develop and maintain curation and preservation practices required to ensure the security of and accessibility to publications and datasets generated by the CSIR staff during the execution of the CSIR’s core business.
• Collect, collate and report management information and statistics. This include statistics on indexing, cataloguing and eResource usage (COUNTER 5).
• Preparation of statistical reports and analytics reflecting the status of the CSIR’s external publications across a variety of parameters, e.g. individual author, journal impact factors, job grades, gender and population groups.
• Maintain and update the structure and content of the KMIS web interface.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science or a related qualification (e.g. Information Management / Information Systems) with atleast five years’ experience in the information services sector of which three years should include library systems administration and management.
• Honours degree in Library and Information Science is an added advantage.
• Proven experience with web design, maintenance and content population.
• Knowledge of systems and technologies.
• Experience in end-user training.
• This position combines the principles of librarianship with the abilities of computing technology, therefore an in-depth understanding of library applications and knowledge systems such as integrated library management systems, aggregated discovery tools, research and collaboration systems, digital archives and database software is required.
• Proven expertise in the use of online information resources and retrieval systems and the implementation of advanced search methodologies.
• A basic understanding of Library Carpentry methodologies.
• High levels of IT literacy including Microsoft Office Programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and / or understanding of HTML and web standards.
• Database design and a familiarity with metadata standards such as Dublin Core.
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Closing date: 21 August 2023