University of the Western Cape Library Services

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation – Library Services

Role Overview

The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. We are seeking the services of a self‑motivated and proactive Senior Library Assistant to work collaboratively in a team to support open scholarship activities. The role provides second level support for tasks related to user services, open scholarship, copyright as well as research support initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• User services including circulation activities
• Bibliometric data retrieval and analysis
• UWCScholar activities (Publications and ETDs)
• Research support activities and training programmes
• In‑person and virtual reference services
• Compile reports and perform...