Librarian: Acquisitions needed at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Three-year Library Science or Information Management post-Matric qualification.
• B.Bibl/B.LIS/BTech:LIS/B.Info (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post-Matric qualification.
• Registered member of LIASA.
• Computer literacy – Office applications.
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Two to three years’ experience in a public library/acquisition environment.
• In-depth understanding, knowledge and application of principles, acceptable practices and procedures.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating tasks/activities associated with controlling the workflow in Acquisitions, processing and cataloguing, maintaining bibliographic data on the computer database. Selecting and allocating of library resources, controlling and safekeeping of library materials, processing inter-library loans, coordinating stock control, book sales. Attending to the administrative, reporting and record-keeping functions in the section in accordance with the requirements of the Municipality, ensuring optimum and uninterrupted functionality of operating systems and applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.