School Library Service Officer: Curriculum Support

Requirements

National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) and a Bachelor or National Diploma in Library and Information Science. A valid Driver's licence. 1 year relevant experience in libraries. Knowledge of library and information science matters, national and provincial library policies and legislation, procedures and processes, national and provincial education policies and legislation and National Curriculum Statements. Skills: Organising skills, problem-solving skills, customer care, good interpersonal relations, computer literacy including MS Word, Excel and SLIMS, financial administration skills, ability to work under pressure, language skills in two official languages, communication skills, analytical thinking and conflict management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Implement national and provincial library policies by assisting Head Office EDULIS with the development of policies, developing the district implementation plan for the roll-out of the School Library Policy, conducting information sessions with principals, teachers and district officials, training School Library Coordinators, monitoring implementation of the School Library Policy at school level and reporting on implementation. Manage training and development of School Library Coordinators by conducting training needs analyses, identifying coordinators for training within the district or at the CTLI, planning and preparing training material and support resources, presenting and facilitating targeted library courses, liaising with and developing partnerships with library-based organisations, following up on implementation of training, supporting, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on training interventions, preparing summary reports based on programme evaluations and supporting nominations for professional development and awards. Implement DBE and WCED requirements for special library projects by assisting EDULIS with project planning, managing implementation at district level, liaising with partner organisations, evaluating project roll-out and reporting on implementation. Provide guidance and support to Public Ordinary and Special Ordinary Schools by conducting site visits, advising on appropriate school library models, assisting principals and SGBs with development, design and policy alignment of library models, supporting infrastructure planning, advising on management, administration, staffing, collection development, programmes, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation and compiling regular reports on library services. Promote and support reading and literacy programmes by assisting curriculum and learner support initiatives, facilitating provisioning of library materials, implementing and promoting national and international literacy celebrations, managing partnerships and dissemination of donated library materials and reporting on library services.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms M Makena Tel No: (021) 938 3104