Librarian: Research Support

Title of Position

Librarian: Research Support

Post Number

8026795 (ITS:SH81)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

6/7/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape Library Services vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. Our Library mission is to enrich the learning, teaching and research experience by providing relevant resources and expertise to enable academic success.

The primary role of the Librarian: Research Support & Impact is to plan and conduct institutional and faculty postgraduate and researcher training programmes. Lead services geared towards research impact analysis. To manage the research commons and postgraduate facility and research resources in the library as well as the co-ordination virtual reference services.

The Successful Incumbent Will Be Responsible For

• Develop learning materials and facilitate library research workshops and webinars
• Manage the Research Commons and supervise staff and student assistants
• Deploy and assess research software packages
• Coordinate and supervise virtual reference services
• Develop and participate in researcher programmes to support early career researchers
• Assess and build a collection that meets the Universitys research needs.
• Assist with activities related to library research support including open science
• Coordinate functions related to the research portal and research guides

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A degree in Library & Information Sciences at NQF level 8 or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years relevant library work experience preferably in an academic or research setting
• Proven experience in conducting group workshops in physical and online environments
• Staff Supervision experience

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of online reference services using Chatbots, Libchat or similar platforms
• Knowledge of virtual learning environments i.e. Sakai; Moodle etc.
• Knowledge of reference management tools and other software packages
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation and report writing skills

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the Universitys commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.