South Africa Job Openings

University of the Witwatersrand

LIBRARIAN.3.03

Johannesburg

September 5, 2024

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• B.Bibl, BInf degree or Bachelor’s Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (LIS) or Hons in LIS, with 3 years relevant operational experience in interlibrary loans procedures, workflows, systems and policies in an academic or research library.

Knowledge and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of library policies and procedures as they relate to interlibrary loans.
• Comprehensive understanding of the interlibrary loan process.
• Knowledge of interlibrary loan services and procedures.
• Experience with library cataloguing and classification systems.
• Ability to research, locate, and access materials held in all libraries.
• Proficiency in using library databases and other online resources.
• Experience of Integrated Library Systems.
• Knowledge of various reference sources and techniques
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the interlibrary loans protocols and policies of other institutions.
• Ability to read, understand and apply the policies, procedures and protocols for Interlibrary Loans and OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).
• Ability to proficiently use the online catalog, OCLC database, other bibliographic tools, and databases.
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to compile statistical reports

Responsibilities include processing requests, tracking borrowed items by:
• Provide effective and efficient interlibrary loans service for Wits Libraries users and external researchers nationally and internationally.
• Perform searches to identify and locate materials requested.
• Arrange loans of materials to and from other institutions and return materials to lending institutions.
• Maintain relationships with other libraries to ensure efficient resource sharing.
• Develop and coordinate training program.
• Assist in training ILL Library Assistants and fieldwork students on the processes, procedures and policies.
• Update and assist Manager on changes to ILL database, procedures, service and/or policies.
• Coordinate the workflow of the Library Assistants.
• Update and maintain ILL profile in OCLC resource sharing database.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics related to interlibrary loan activities.
• Monitor the section in the absence of the manager.

Recommendation:
It is highly recommended that interested candidates be registered members of the professional body: Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).

Available: as soon as possible

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at https://irec.wits.ac.za
Please ensure that you include a covering letter, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 contactable referees

By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise



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