Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Learning Resources and Centres Lead at our Nelson Mandela Bay Campus .
The Position:
To manage the campus resource centre.Position Type:
Permanent BA Library/ B.BiBL Information Science degree or DiplomaRelevant Post Graduate qualification will be an advantageRegistration with LIASA will be an advantageExperience: At least two to five years' relevant experience in the higher education sector Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities: As the Learning and Resource Centre Lead, you will be primarily responsible for the following:
Collection DevelopmentBuild a collection to support the academic goals of the programmesEnsure that all prescribed and recommended resources (e.g. journals, books, newspapers) are available – student and lecturer resourcesReview stock on hand and determine what stock is neededObtain quotes for required stockPrioritise stock in collaboration with Academic Manager and relevant lectures based on budget and needReview old stock for selling/donationCo-ordinates, prepares and motivates/ makes recommendations for annual Resource Centre budget and submits to General ManagerTechnical processing of material according to Eduvos processAdd holding (already catalogued stock) and items to the library systemLabel and classify booksCataloguing of campus stockManage the day-to-day activities of the Resource CentreManage and control facility (study rooms), computer usageProvide a space for students to join virtual workshops and webinarsAssist with managing all auxiliary services such as the use of the printer and computersRefer students to the relevant stakeholder when queries are receivedIssue and return books using the LIS (ALMA)Pull up report of patrons' overdue book records and follow up on their returnsPull up and send out reports of overdue fines of students to the finance department at the end of the yearOffering online support (myLMS) to end-usersReporting and maintenance of administrative recordsConduct bi-annual stocktaking and compile a reportPrepare and provide Bi-weekly reports to the National Resource center ManagerProvide feedback to the Academic Manager on all Resource Center related issuesInduction and training of usersFacilitate the Resource Center Induction and orientation of all new students, and general and academic staffMarket the resource center, its databases, Open Access Resources, information Literacy course and the online catalogue to all students and Academic staffTrain students, Academic staff on how to use the Information databases and online catalogueProvide guidance to students on methods to use to enable them to do information searches for research and accessing the information requiredProvision of Information Services and User Information (Library)Support students and academic staff with necessary information resource requirementsCommunicate all library activities to users Functional and Behavioural Competencies Functional competencies: Understanding of library related technology (e.g., ProQuest, Integrated Library systems)Knowledge of library policies, procedures and practicesKnowledge of research methodologyKnowledge of principles and practices of library materials acquisitionExpertise in using online database services and virtual reference servicesKnowledge of conservation and preservation techniques for library materialsData collection skillsFully computer literate with a working knowledge and skills in Microsoft OfficeBehavioural competencies: Initiative and responsibilityConstructive teamworkEffective communicationAnalysis and judgmentSystematic approach (planning and organising)Execution Policy We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, as aligned to our strategy, values and legislation.
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