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    • Assistant Information Specialist - Durban - IIE Varsity College

    IIE Varsity College
    IIE Varsity College Durban

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Improving Education, Elevating Futures

    About Varsity College

    Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading private higher education provider in South Africa.

    The IIE's reputation for academic excellence and innovative approaches to learning has earned it a position at the forefront of private higher education in the country.

    Job Description: Assistant Information Specialist

    We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as an Assistant Information Specialist at Varsity College's Durban North Campus.

    This role requires a friendly, detail-oriented person who can work accurately under pressure and provide excellent customer service.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    User Education:

    • Train students on how to use Information Centre databases to access required information, including Ebscohost, Juta Law, Emerald, Sabinet, and other relevant platforms.
    • Facilitate bi-annual and walk-in presentations as joint presenters on Student Information Literacy Sessions and Lecturer information briefings.

    Information Specialist Support:

    • Drive The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) Information Centre policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
    • Support the Information Specialist in training Information Centre Student Assistants.

    Information Centre Administration:

    • Assist students and lecturers with research by searching for relevant articles and research material.
    • Provide guidance to students on academic writing.
    • Request lecturing material from Publishers and sources additional material for Academic staff.
    • Monitor the performance of all functions of Information Centre automated systems.
    • Update new books on the Sirsi Dynix system for accurate record keeping.
    • Compile journal content pages relevant to specific schools, including newspaper articles.
    • Coordinate day-to-day book loans of students and lecturers, issuing, renewing, and returning books, and follow up on overdue loans by sending emails and making phone calls.
    • Facilitate inter-Information Centre loans to enable availability of resources to support students and lecturers.

    Provision of Information Services:

    • Facilitate academic support and training sessions on our digital learning platform.
    • Support academic staff with research and sourcing academic material.
    • Conduct class visits and live interactive training sessions for students and lecturers.
    • Support students on how to access, submit, and reset passwords on Turnitin and Safe Assign.

    Information Centre Resources Marketing:

    • Design interactive posters to market Information Centre resources on campus.
    • Arrange monthly displays according to the calendar set out by the Information Centre Manager.
    • Promote Information Centre resources on various platforms using creative digital tools.
    • Market teaching and learning resources to lecturers.
    • Present information about teaching and learning resources and information services during information sessions.

    Competencies Required

    • Interpersonal and communications skills.
    • Problem-solving skills.
    • A friendly, organized person who works accurately and can handle pressure.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Time management skills.
    • Digital literacy skills.
    • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    • Understanding of library-related technology, including Law online databases, Sirsi Dynix, Emerald, Ebscohost, Sabinet, etc.
    • Commitment to excellent customer service.

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

    • Minimum of Advanced Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science. Must have professional registration with LIASA.

    Minimum Experience Requirements

    • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an assistant librarian in a small to medium-sized facility within an education environment and experience in academic compliance, functions/activities experience within a Higher Education environment.

    Working Hours

    • Monday to Thursday: 10h00 - 19h00.
    • Friday: 08h00 - 12h00.
    • Saturday: 08h00 - 13h00.

    The Information Specialist retains the right to change the above working hours when required.

    Salary

    • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

    Application Response

    • Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

    Technical Support

    • Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance: https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

    The IIE's Varsity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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