Information Specialist; Librarian

New Bridge Graduate Institute is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Information Specialist (Librarian) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in managing and curating information resources, supporting research activities, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation. If you thrive in an environment that values organization, accessibility, and collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you!

This would be an ideal position for a retiree looking for a meaningful way to stay engaged and share your expertise or perhaps a junior individual who has recently completed their degree and is seeking part-time experience to build their career.

• Academic Support
  • Source articles for academic personnel from the EBSCO Discovery Service to enhance study material and course development.
  • Assist students and academics with queries relating to the e-library on MyNGI.
  • Give individual, step-by-step assistance to students to find suitable information on specific topics.
  • Assist students with referencing to support their academic writing.
• General Support
  • Answer any general research-/library-related questions from students and academic staff.
  • Issue and receive books from students and academic staff on the EMC library system.
  • Assist students and academic staff with printing.
  • Assist students and academic staff in locating available textbooks on the EMC library system.
  • Assist students and academic staff in locating available textbooks on the library shelves.
• Administrative duties
  • Shelving and organising of information centre books.
  • Conduct regular shelf reading to ensure that books are in the correct order.
  • Handle payment of fines for overdue books.
  • Follow-up on overdue books once a week.
  • Report long overdue books to the Chief Information Specialist for invoicing once a week.
  • Put up posters and other informative material.
  • Managing of library stock.
  • Perform triannual library audits on EMC.
  • Remove old and redundant stock from the library shelves after the audit.
  • Change the status of material on EMC after the weeding process.
  • Compile a report of unrecoverable textbooks after the audit.
• Training
  • Conduct library orientation and induction training during the orientation week.
  • Conduct training during orientation week on specific topics outlined by the VPAO and Chief Information Services Specialist.
  • Conduct ongoing training in the use of the EBSCO Discovery Service.

• At least a National Diploma in Information Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in an academic library (intern or employed).
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Competent computer skills, e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and skills in information organisation, retrieval and dissemination.
• Ability to teach students and teachers on the operation of academic databases.
• Knowledge of referencing and intellectual integrity requirements.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will further that goal.