Librarian

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Information Science, Social Sciences, Library Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a library environment
• Strong legal research skills (online databases and print resources)
• Knowledge of legal resources (case law, legislation, journals)
• Professional Librarian - OSALL - Organization of SA Law Libraries.

Responsibilities:

• Process new library materials and manage circulation (issuing and recalling items).
• Catalogue and index new information sources.
• Conduct legal research using internal and external resources.
• Respond to legal enquiries with accurate and relevant information.
• Provide reference and information services to employees.
• Run reports using the electronic library system.
• Maintain accurate library records and documentation.
• Curate and upload content (articles, legislation, case law) to the intranet.
• Manage subscriptions (serials and loose-leaf services).
• Identify and source new library materials (books, journals, electronic resources).

 

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