Job Summary
To deliver and maintain an effective information
service appropriate to the needs of all library users.
Responsibilities
- Provide front-line library & information services.
- Support library users in reference services; develop and
maintain libguides with relevant links to information sources of specific
subjects.
- Support library users in retrieving information resources both
in print and electronic formats and facilitate access to bibliographic and
full-text databases.
- Receive, process and catalogue books and periodicals.
- Maintain and update bibliographic details in the library
management system and update other library databases, including the
digital repository.
- Train library users in class or in person how to access and
use both print and online library resources.
- Shelve books and maintain shelf reading for easy location of
resources.
- Support reader services by registering library users and
maintaining their records and user statistics.
- Identify and facilitate the acquisition of relevant books and
electronic resources.
- Regular support reconciliation of electronic payments relating
to reprographic service charges and fines and collate this with the
finance office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or
equivalent in a related field.
- Master’s degree in Information Science or related field will
be an added advantage.
- 2-3 years’ experience working in an academic Library.
- Experience in scholarly publishing with at least one
publication in a peer reviewed journal.
- Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
& the internet.
- Sound knowledge of library management systems and a range of
library procedures.
- Knowledge and skills in supporting research in Evidence-Based
Practice and Systematic reviews.
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