Scholarly Communication Librarian (Job Level 9) at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Administration of digital repository platforms;
• Administration of the e-journal management platform;
• Training and providing guidance to relevant user communities;
• Advocacy and support for open access initiatives;
• General administrative duties.

Job Requirements 

• A baccalaureus degree in Library and Information Science, or a baccalaureus degree with a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent baccalaureus degree in a relevant field such as Informatics, Knowledge Management, Data Curation, or Data Science;
• At least three years' relevant experience in an academic or research library;
• A high level of computer literacy;
• Knowledge of scholarly communication processes;
• Knowledge of, and experience with working in digital repositories;
• Knowledge of e-journal management systems and practices;
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Recommendation

• Knowledge of and experience in dSPACE and OJS digital systems;
• Knowledge and experience of digitisation processes and practices;
• The ability to function effectively, both independently and as part of a team.