[SN-ANNOUNCE] Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies - Part-time Librarian Vacancy

[Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies]

TO ALL SANGONeT USERS

SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies [PLAAS]

LIBRARIAN (Part-time) [12-month contract post; possibility of extension]

The Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of 
the Western Cape (UWC) engages in training, research, policy analysis 
and evaluation studies in relation to land and agrarian reform, and 
regimes of natural resource management.

Applications for the above contract post, starting as soon as possible, 
are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to perform 
core library duties in a small resource centre. The successful candidate 
will be required to work for approximately 20 hours per week – either 
2.5 days, or 5 mornings per week.

Requirements:

*B.Bibl degree (or BA and PG Dipl in Lib & Info Science)
* At least 3 years’ experience in a Special Library
* A thorough working knowledge of data base systems (Inmagic would be 
highly recommended)

Skills and competencies:

* Computer literacy (MS Office; data bases; internet)
* Knowledge of electronic library and information systems
* Information search skills (manual and electronic)
* Exceptional cataloguing skills
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English)
* Good interpersonal relations

Duties:

* Acquisition of library material
* Cataloguing, subject classification of library stock
* Information retrieval
* Management of lending service
* Assisting researchers and other users with enquiries
* Library administration

The remuneration package is negotiable depending on the level of 
experience and credentials of the successful candidate.

For further information, contact Ursula Arends at telephone (021) 959 
3733 or e-mail: ufarends at uwc.ac.za.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, motivating your 
interest, including the names, full postal/e-mail addresses and 
telephone/fax numbers of 2 contactable referees, to: The Admin Manager, 
PLAAS, School of Government, UWC, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, or 
e-mail: ufarends at uwc.ac.za.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28 September 2007.ONLY SHORTLISTED 
CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED