Overview
Senior Library Assistant Jobs in Bellville, Western Cape at University of the Western Cape
Full Job Description
Post Number
8027818 (ITS: 2054)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services
Type of Position
Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
6/7/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. Our Library mission is to enrich the learning, teaching and research experience by providing relevant resources and expertise to enable academic success.
We are seeking the services of a self-motivated and proactive Senior Library Assistant to work collaboratively in a team to support open scholarship activities. The role provides second level support for tasks related to user services, open scholarship as well as research support to the University community.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Accredited Journals and Transformative Agreements
Bibliometric data retrieval and analysis
UWCScholar activities (Publications and ETDs)
Research support activities and training programmes
In-person and virtual reference services
Compile reports and perform other functions under the designated manager/s
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)
A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification
Two years’ working experience in an academic or research library setting
Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):
Knowledge of library management systems
Knowledge of institutional repositories
Knowledge of citation analysis
Exposure of online reference platform
Planning and organisation
Knowledge of MS 365 Office
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
Title: Senior Library Assistant
Company: University of the Western Cape
Location: Bellville, Western Cape
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