Information Librarian: Faculty of Law (P8) (Library & Information Centre: APK Campus Library)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Provide access to relevant information resources to the University community; with special emphasis on blended and hybrid learning.
- Actively promote the facilities and services of the library for optimal access to information.
- Provide information skilling to the members of the University community.
- Provide support to the research community.
- Develop the collection and oversee its maintenance.
Minimum requirements
- Degree in Library and Information Science; or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of three years' recent experience of information service provision in a higher education institution library; or a special or research library
- Information retrieval skills in various formats of information resources, including information discovery and library research tools
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of social networking applications
- Experienced in the delivery of information skilling and presentations
- Good oral and written communication, including report writing
- Proficient in English
- Strong client orientation and good people skills
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the provision of information and research support to undergraduates, postgraduates and academic staff
- Ability to work both in a team and independently
- Equipped with a postgraduate qualification
- Previous experience of working in a law library
- Familiarity with using bibliometric tools
- Strong technological abilities
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
