Librarian - Bloemfontein at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.

JOB DISCRIPTION

• Accurate capturing of relevant CD information in compliance with relevant SOP
• Accurate capturing of selected information on control files in accordance with record library best practice.
• Submit report/printouts in accordance with Manager Request.
• Ensure quality control of data at all times.
• Ensure in-time dissemination of new system requirements/user guidelines to all users.
• Provide ongoing communication of library record system operational requirements to IT department and provinces.
• Perform ongoing data cleansing on record library system to ensure no duplications and data integrity.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Perform correct troubleshooting to identify and rectify system problems.
• Provide functional user support and advice response to user requests and ensure no unattended to user queries/complaints.
• Perform Library Administration.
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with internal and external client on all levels.
• Ability to work alone and be a team player.
• Sustained concentration and attention required.
• Keen interest in all music genres.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B/Degree in Library and Information Services NQF Level 7
• 1  years library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information , library computerization and information retrieval systems
• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels
• Ability to work in a team

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards
• Wide general knowledge
• Basic knowledge with regards to copyright
• Wide general knowledge of all music.
• Knowledge of record library system.