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 Library Assistant is to support library learning, teaching and research activities, particularly those related to open science, virtual reference and user services.

Main duties and responsibilities include: 

• Perform library user services duties i.e. Circulation; Short loans; ILL etc
• Perform basic cataloguing & databases searches
• Provide support to research services 
• Perform virtual & in-person reference services
• Collection development and maintenance
• Assist and participate in Library marketing and other projects 

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience): 

• A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification
• One year’s working experience in a library, preferably academic or research setting

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Experience with user services
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Good knowledge of MS 365 Office
• Knowledge of library management systems and databases 
• Exposure to open science activities