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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
Job Title : Librarian: Journals
Position Status: P09
Location: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Chief Librarian

Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Librarian is rendering effective and professional support services to the National Geoscience Library.
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide information services to the clients of the National Geoscience Library
  • Accessioning and display of new library journals/serials
  • Shelving and maintenance of the journals/serials collection
  • Inform Chief Librarian of possible collection gaps
  • Assist in the monitoring of the physical condition of the collections
  • Answers directional and reference queries – search online resources, and print materials to locate needed information
  • Identify material for repairs and binding
  • Answers directional and reference queries.
 

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 
  • Knowledge and experience in circulation, referencing and cataloguing
  • Experience with an institutional information repository platform
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of bibliographic control (cataloguing standards and rules, classification systems)
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Relevant National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Library and or Information Science, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years related experience in Circulation and Library requests as an Information Librarian
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The CGS is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the CGS Employment Plan, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za 
Please quote the position title as reference when submitting your applications.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
 
The CGS reserves the right to not make appointment
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
 
Closing Date: 07 October 2020