Library & Information Science Internship at CSIR

The CSIR’s intern programme aims to provide newly-qualified professionals with the opportunity to gain in-service training at the CSIR, one of South Africa’s leading research organisations. CSIR Information Services (CSIRIS) in Pretoria is inviting newly-qualified professionals to apply for a Library and Information Science Internship. These contract positions are for a period of 12 months.

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse and index published subject literature.
• Populate either of our institutional repositories using either Dspace or Inmagic.
• Scan, analyse and index research reports.
• Assist in implementing the disposal process within the archives.
• Index archival records.
• Catalogue books.
• Weed the book collection.
• Do journal circulation
• Conduct front desk duties.
• Request and fill inter library loans.
• Search for and order difficult to trace documents.
• Fulfil general library duties such as shelving and creating an inviting work space.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A first diploma or degree in library/information science
• Practical/experiential work during studies
• Computer literacy skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

To apply click HERE

Closing Date: 31 July 2014