Electronic Resources Librarian
Listing reference: ukzn_000287
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 19 April 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Archives and Documentation
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The incumbent will take primary responsibility for the entire life cycle of the Library’s electronic resources including acquisitions, access, administration, support and evaluation for the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Library Services
Job description
- Management and administration of Library’s electronic resources;
- Co-ordination of activities related to access to electronic resources;
- Evaluation and negotiation of terms and conditions of electronic resources license agreements;
- Relationship building and liaison with service providers and other libraries;
- General administrative tasks and professional development.
Minimum requirements
- Four (4) year relevant professional qualification in librarianship (e.g. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science) or an equivalent qualification.
- Five (5) years relevant post-qualificationexperience (e.g. in an academic library or in the scholarly publishing industry).
- Knowledge of library systems involved in the access and preservation of electronic resources.
- Conceptual and practical knowledge of electronic resource management software, link resolver and bibliographic databases.
- Knowledge of the legal and licensing framework.
- Proficiency in MSOffice or similar suite of programmes.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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