Job Description

Closing Date 2025/02/10
Reference Number EDU250207-1
Job Title Learning Resources and Centres Assistant
Job Type Fixed term
Campus Bedfordview
Department Student Support and Affairs
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Bedfordview
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category Education
Job Advert SummaryEduvos is looking to employ the services of a Learning Resources and Centres Assistant at our Bedfordview campus.Type of role:
Fixed-termPurpose of the role:To manage the circulation desk and the stock in campus resource centre.
Minimum Requirements

• NQF level 4 / Grade 12
• Registration with LIASA an advantage
• At least two to five years relevant experience in a library environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all resource centre stock are up to date
• Assist the lead with prioritising stock in collaboration with Academic Manager and relevant lectures based on budget and need
• Review old stock for selling/donation
• Review ordered stock and identify errors and escalate to Lead
• Cataloguing of campus stock
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Resource Centre (manage the circulation desk)
• Manage and control facility (study rooms), computer usage
• Assist with managing all auxiliary services such as the use of the printer and computers
• Refer students to the relevant stakeholder when queries are received
• Issue and return books using the LIS (ALMA)
• Offering online support (MyLMS, chat-groups, email) to end-users
• Assist with locating items on the catalogue on the shelves for users
• Assist Lead with reporting and maintenance of administrative records
• Assist with conducting bi-annual stocktaking and relevant library reports as required
• Support students and academic staff with necessary information resource requirements
• Communicate all library activities to users

Functional and Behavioural CompetenciesFunctional competencies:

• Understanding of library related technology (e.g., ProQuest, Integrated Library systems)
• Knowledge of library policies, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Knowledge of principles and practices of library materials acquisition
• Expertise in using online database services and virtual reference services
• Knowledge of conservation and preservation techniques for library materials
• Data collection skills
• Fully computer literate with a working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork
• Effective communication
• Analysis and judgment
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Execution

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