Information Specialist (2 positions) - Department of Library Services at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

INFORMATION SPECIALIST: FACULTY OF EDUCATION (1 post) & FACULTY OF LAW (1 post)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

• In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
• The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Proactive identification of the current and future information needs of clients;
• Delivering an effective information service to dedicated departments/clients;
• Designing information products and services relevant to clients’ needs;
• Marketing information products and services;
• Managing information resources for assigned departments;
• Supporting research, teaching and learning activities of the relevant client groups;
• Facilitating information access process;
• Liaising with assigned academic departments;
• Participating in organisational initiatives/projects.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year library degree e.g. Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree (B.Bibl.) or Bachelor of Information Science (BIS) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library Information Science/Studies (PG Dip. LIS) or Bachelor of Information Honors (B.Inf (Hons)); plus three years’ experience in an academic library as an Information Specialist;
• A three-year library degree (e.g. Bachelor of Information Science (BIS)); plus four years’ experience in an academic library of which three years functioned as an Information Specialist.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge or experience in the subject fields of Education or Law;
• Knowledge or experience in the research process;
• Knowledge of research impact metrics;
• Knowledge of open scholarship practices;
• Good outreach and communication skills;
• Good advocacy skills;
• Knowledge of research dissemination platforms;
• Knowledge of information and data management practices;
• Knowledge of the systematic review process.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and/or psychometric testing as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.