UFH VACANCY 2024 LIBRARIAN: CIRCULATION

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UFH VACANCY 2024 LIBRARIAN: CIRCULATION

LIBRARIAN: CIRCULATION
ALICE CAMPUS – (Ref No. 354)
Salary: R408 499 – R507 624 pa (All-inclusive package)
 
UFH Libraries invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Circulation Librarian in Alice Library.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION IS:
To provide effective supervision and administration of circulation service and ensure efficient quality lending services that will meet the information needs of all library customers.
 
THE INCUMBENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Management of  Circulation Department
  • Assist in planning, marketing, monitoring and evaluating of the Circulation Department
  • Assist in updating and formulation of policies and procedures pertaining to circulation services
  • Organize the processes of the Circulation Department and provide quality service.
  • Maintenance of the Sierra millennium circulation module
  • View outstanding holds. Take action for problem holds.
  • Read patron requests and clear the files of book requests by activating the holds electronically for material to be put “on hold” for patrons then clear both files.
  • Do overrides weekly.
  • Clean up and update course reserves.
  • Check and clear items no longer missing.
  •  View, print/ or export the fines paid file
  • Clear the hold shelf and remove expired holds
  • Send messages to users with overdue library materials
  • Conduct performance evaluations of staff

 
Requirements:
Requirements:

  • B.Bibl Degree
  • At least 3 years relevant experience

 
Competencies:

  • Management Skills
  • Possess knowledge of Sierra Circulation module
  • Good knowledge of Circulation Services Policies
  • Knowledge of multi-campus model
  • Strong human resource and conflict management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer focused skills.
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills

 
 
How to Apply:
To apply:  Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

  1. E-mail application with COVERING LETTER CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, with a complete CV, proof of remuneration and three work-related referees to:recruit3@ufh.ac.za.
  2. Applications must CLEARLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE NUMBER AND NAME OF THE POST APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT LINE. 
  3. No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
  4. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.
  5. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

 
Note:   Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
 
For enquiries: Mr A Magocoba, email: AMagocoba@ufh.ac.za
 
Closing Date:
Friday, 10 February, 2024 – 23:45