Assistant Information Specialist Jobs

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  • Full Time
  • Johannesburg, South Africa

ADvTECH


ADvTECH leads the private sector in education and resourcing. We contribute to the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa by providing education, training, skills development, and career placement services. Our purpose is to ignite a lifelong passion for continuous learning and personal career development.

Assistant Information Specialist

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Bachelors
  • Experience: 1 year
  • Location: Gauteng
  • City: Johannesburg
  • Job Field: ICT / Computer

Job Purpose:

To develop and manage collections of recorded materials and deliver information services to users. Library collections can include books, journals, newspapers, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, films, sound recordings, microfilms, CD-ROMs, e-books, e-journals, and databases. The role also supports research and research practices for both students and online students. It promotes intellectual integrity and ethical scholarship.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist in running the circulation desk, including issuing, renewing, and returning book loans.
  • Handle newspapers daily, including scanning and clippings.
  • Manage journals daily.
  • Shelve books and read shelves daily.
  • Check that all equipment, such as computers, printers, and copiers, is functional.
  • Help update notice boards.
  • Assist in preparing and mounting displays in the Information Centre.
  • Help students use computers.
  • Conduct information literacy workshops for students.
  • Assist students with OPAC searches.
  • Ensure the Information Centre is always neat and professional.
  • Provide clerical support to the Information Specialist, such as photocopying handouts, helping during workshops, and checking subject guides and database worksheets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in library and information science.

Experience:

  • At least 1 year of working experience in a relevant field, preferably in an academic Information Centre.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Wide general knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Analytical and report writing skills.
  • Willingness to work outside normal office hours.

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