Librarian – Gauteng
Full time @Belgium Campus iTversity posted 1 year ago in Librarian Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 75860
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Offered Salary 0
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Career Level Senior-level
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Experience 4 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education and Academia
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Position Title: Librarian – Digital Resources Locations: Kempton Park & Stellenbosch, South Africa Type: Full-Time Reports to: Academic Dean Reference: Lib082025
📘 About Belgium Campus iTversity
Belgium Campus iTversity is a leading private higher education institution in South Africa, specializing in IT and related fields. With a focus on innovation, digital education, and alignment with the 5th Industrial Revolution, the campus fosters a future-forward learning environment.
🎯 Role Overview
Lead and modernize campus library services with a digital-first approach. Integrate information literacy into curricula, support research and teaching, and ensure seamless access to digital resources. Manage the institutional repository and promote open access initiatives.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Digital Resources & Systems
- Manage access to e-resources, discovery tools, and off-campus systems.
- Monitor usage and guide renewals based on cost-effectiveness.
- Troubleshoot access issues and ensure platform accessibility.
User Support & Instruction
- Provide reference support (in-person and online).
- Assist with research tools and citation managers.
- Co-design embedded information literacy content.
- Create tutorials and materials for hybrid learners.
Digital Scholarship & Open Research
- Support research data management and open access publishing.
- Manage institutional repository (metadata, ORCID, deposits).
- Track engagement and submit termly reports.
Collection Development & Liaison
- Align collections with curriculum needs.
- Use evidence to guide renewals, trials, and updates.
- Evaluate and train staff on new tools.
Governance & Compliance
- Uphold PoPIA, copyright, and licensing standards.
- Maintain records, SOPs, and contribute to policy development.
- Provide cross-campus support and assist during extended hours.
Professional Engagement
- Lead staff development in digital and library skills.
- Contribute to strategic planning and advisory groups.
- Promote inclusivity, accessibility, and innovation.
👤 Ideal Candidate
A proactive, digitally-savvy librarian with expertise in e-resource management, information literacy instruction, and research support. Passionate about advancing higher education in a tech-driven environment.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent (NQF Level 9).
- Experience managing digital resources in academic or research libraries.
- Familiarity with ERMS, link resolvers, and discovery tools.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
🌟 Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of licensing and copyright for digital content.
- Experience with digital scholarship tools, repositories, or LMS.
- Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.
💼 Key Competencies
| Area | Skills |
|---|---|
| Digital Fluency | ERMS, discovery layers, OpenAthens/Shibboleth |
| Instruction | Embedded literacy, tutorial creation |
| Research Support | Citation tools, ORCID, data practices |
| Open Access | Repository workflows, author rights, OER |
| LMS & Tools | Moodle, Teams, SharePoint |
| Analytics | Usage data, cost-per-use metrics |
| Compliance | PoPIA, copyright, licensing |
| User Service | Courteous support, ticket/FAQ systems |
| Collaboration | Academic liaison, vendor relations |
| Planning | Trials, renewals, peak period readiness |