Academic Research Assistant

3 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa IIE Varsity College Full time

About the Role

Varsity College, a leading educational brand in South Africa, is seeking an experienced and skilled professional to fill the position of Assistant Information Specialist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional support to students and lecturers by facilitating research, training, and information services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • User Education: Continuously train students on how to use Information Centre databases to enable them to research and access information required. Facilitate bi-annual and walk-in presentations as joint presenters on Student Information Literacy Sessions and Lecturer information briefings.
  • Information Specialist Support: Drive The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) Information Centre policies and procedures and ensure adherence to policies. Support the Information Specialist in training the Information Centre Student Assistants.
  • Information Centre Administration: Assist students and lecturers with research by searching for relevant articles and research material. Provide guidance to students on academic writing. Request lecturing material from Publishers and sources additional material for Academic staff. Monitor the performance of all functions of Information Centre automated systems.
  • Provision of Information Services: Facilitate academic support and training sessions on our digital learning platform. Support academic staff with research and sourcing academic material. Conduct class visits and live interactive training sessions for students and lecturers.
  • Information Centre Resources Marketing: Design interactive posters to market Information Centre resources on campus. Arrange monthly displays according to the calendar set out by the Information Centre Manager. Promote Information Centre resources on various platforms using creative digital tools.

Requirements:

  • Interpersonal and communications skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Digital literacy skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Understanding of library related technology
  • Commitment to excellent customer service

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Minimum of Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science. Must have professional registration with LIASA.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an assistant librarian in a small to medium sized facility within an education environment and experience in academic compliance, functions / activities experience within a Higher Education environment.


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