Library Assistant (x4)

Description

The University of the Western Cape is seeking four Library Assistants to support its Library Services team in enhancing learning, teaching, and research through innovative and user-focused services. The role involves assisting with circulation, reference services, cataloguing, and open science support within a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

•  Assist with circulation, short loans, and interlibrary loan (ILL) services
•  Perform basic cataloguing and database searches
•  Support research and open science initiatives
•  Provide in-person and virtual reference services
•  Contribute to collection development and library marketing projects

Requirements

•  Bachelor of Library & Information Science or equivalent
•  At least 1 year of experience in an academic or research library

Skills & Competencies

•  Experience in user services
•  Familiarity with library management systems and databases
•  Strong MS Office 365 skills
•  Ability to work independently and in a team
•  Exposure to open science activities