Information Specialist Assistant Internship opportunity at ADvTECH
DEADLINE: 29 July 2025
As they continue to expand and innovate, they invite passionate professionals to become part of their dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, they would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose:
To develop and manage collections of recorded material and the delivery of information services to users. Library collections can include books, journals, newspapers, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, films, sound recordings, microfilms, CD-ROMs, e-books, e-journals, and databases. The position also supports research and research practice for both students and Online Students. Promote intellectual integrity and ethical scholarship
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in running of circulation desk (issuing, renewal & returning book loans)
- Daily handling of newspapers (including scanning and clippings)
- Daily handling of journals
- Daily shelving and shelf reading
- Check that all equipment (computers, printer, copier) is functional
- Assist in updating of notice boards
- Assist in preparing and mounting Information Centre displays
- Assist students with using computers
- Conducts Information literacy workshops for students
- Help students with OPAC searches
- Always ensure that Information Centre is neat and professional
- Provides clerical support to the Information Specialist e.g., photocopying handouts, helping during workshops, checking subject guides and database worksheets
- In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in library and information science or related qualification
Experience
- Minimum of 0 to 1year working experience in a relevant field, preferably academic Information Centre
Key Competencies
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Wide general knowledge of Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Analytical and report writing skills.
- Work outside normal office hours
Working Hours (Full Time):
08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary:
Market related.
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