Librarian jobs

Reporting to the Head (Resource Management), the appointee will be responsible for managing the acquisitions, metadata records, and access of serials collections. The appointee will:

• Assist in the daily operations of the serials team
• Liaise with vendors and publishers on complex acquisitions issues related to sourcing, selecting, and ordering library materials
• Assist in managing collection budget and expenditure
• Oversee the management of electronic resource lifecycles
• Troubleshoot access problems
• Lead usage harvesting projects and compile usage analysis reports
• Create and manage metadata for the discovery of library collections
• Manage weeding projects and records removal
• Be a resource of the application of metadata for bibliographic control of all intellectual and research output, including but not limited to monographs, journal articles and research data.
• Participate in library-wide projects and committees as needed

Applicants should have an MLS degree or equivalent in addition to a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of post-qualification library experience, preferably in acquisitions or electronic resources management in an academic library. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a learning mindset. Knowledge of Open Access publishing, OCLC system and Alma; experience with CONSER cataloging, RDA, MARC21, and linked data will be an advantage. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave and medical benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 17 October 2024.

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