Neo Dlamini
Librarian
Meyerton
Summary
I am a dependable worker with knowledge of customer service, data entry, and records management. Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
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Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Librarian
Sicelo Public Library
12.2017 - Current
- Manage the provision of Library Services: Manage and develop library services to the Midvaal community
- Manage counter duties: circulation of materials/library memberships/special request & library fees
- Manage the provision of library information: provide the community with information, guidance, study guidance, and general enquiries
- Manage the effective operational functioning of library service points to ensure excellent service delivery
- Manage and execute specific administrative sequences and procedures associated with the maintenance of the service, the assets, equipment, and the library building
- Ensure that administrative processes and procedures are undertaken and complied with
- Manage the establishment, provision, and development of outreach and extension services
- Expand and deliver library outreach and extension services to rural and marginalized communities
- Promote the use of the library through community events
- Undertake reader development activities
- Marketing and promotion of library and information services through various actions, programs & initiatives
- Coordinate, arrange & present activities associated with promoting reader awareness and interest to inculcate a culture of reading
- Perform and manage specialist functions associated with service extensions for example outreach services, programs, projects, and events
- Manage and implement outreach services and programs
- Market all services to promote library usage
- Ensure that outreach activities and programs are organized and implemented
- Liaise with schools, educational institutions, and community organizations
- Develop and implement promotions and marketing strategies
- Develop literacy and reading in the community through reader advisory services, book displays, story readings and book talks, activities, and programs
- Perform descriptive cataloguing, subject cataloguing, and classification of publications
- Develop and maintain cataloguing procedures
- Perform authority control and the creation of authority records
- Assure quality control of the library catalogue
- Maintain cataloguing and classification standards
- Supervise and check cataloguing and classification work done by Assistant librarians and Senior Assistant Librarians
- Access, catalogue, and classify library materials, using specific library systems based on library management principles
- Train library staff and library users in the effective use of libraries, information, and information resources (Information literacy skills)
- Facilitate the development of information literacy skills of library staff and library users
- Conduct information literacy sessions including training in the use of library resources
- Assist library users and staff in the identification and selection of appropriate information sources and the effective utilization thereof
- Assist library staff members and library users to develop independence in locating information relevant to their needs
- Guide users and staff in the evaluation of the located information
- Train library staff and library users in the effective use of technologies in the libraries
- Train library users on the use of library databases
- Instruct users to be discerning, responsible, and ethical users of information and of the internet
- Maintain, develop, and manage a collection of library and information resources responsive to its diverse community needs
- Maintain and develop the collection in terms of the reading and information seeking behaviors and needs of the community
- Apply appropriate collection development principles including the accessing and discarding of resources
- Selection of library material according to identified selection criteria and collection development policies
- Continuous collection assessment according to community needs, standardized library principles, and categories of reading and information materials available
- Ensure the provision, administration, and maintenance of the electronic library system (Sirsi/Dynix)
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Systems Administration tasks
- Liaise with the Service Provider (UKS) in order to solve and respond to systems related problems and 'call logs'
- Train, advise, guide, and instruct staff in the effective use of the electronic library system
- Keep staff informed of systems upgrades and enhancements
- Train staff in the use of the computerized library system, electronic resources, and online bibliographic searches
- Supervision and control of library services and library staff members
- Monitor attendance/conduct and address deviations from agreed performance indicators
- Establish the adequacy and availability of staff against agreed outcomes
- Participate in the induction program and provide 'on the job' training for new recruits
- Address workplace conflict/conduct through the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of specific disciplinary procedures
- Define skills gaps and training needs and activate procedural sequences aimed at developing and capacitating individuals
- Perform administrative duties associated with library services functions
- Prepare reports and memos on activities, problems, and extraordinary situations and incidents
- Submit, evaluate, and interpret monthly and quarterly reports
- Monitor leave program, attendance register, and timetable for counter duties and flexi-time arrangements
- Check budget allocations for specific acquisitions
- Perform procurement procedures
- Administer reports, memorandums, operational documentation, and administrative procedures
- Implement and maintain control mechanisms according to operational standards e.g
- Stock control systems, library visit sheets, and other monitoring procedures.
Assistant Librarian
Heidelberg Public Library
06.2016 - 11.2017
- To assist librarian coordinate all library line functions
- To assist librarian purchase books and material for libraries so as to make information available to the community
- To assist librarian conduct administration so that there is synergy of activities
- To promote, market, and exhibit library material
- To perform all other general duties assigned to me by senior librarian.
Education
Bachelor of Library and Information Science -
University of Zululand
01.2012 - 11.2015
National Higher Certificate in Project Management - undefined
STADIO
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined
Newcastle High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Literary knowledge
Skillsqualifications
- Symphony Cataloguing & Authority Comprehensive Course, Universal Knowledge Software, 20/09/2016, 22/09/2016
- Understand Information Retrieval and Storage Process, Universal Knowledge Software, 26/09/2016, 29/09/2016
- Circulation Training, Universal Knowledge Software, 06/03/2017, 10/03/2017
- Serial Training, Universal Knowledge Software, 09/03/2017, 10/03/2017
Supervisoryqualifications
- Supervisory Skills Certificate, BMT Solutions, 20/12/2017
- Project Management Certificate, BANTUBANYE SKILLS, 09/06/2020
- Team Leader Responsibilities Certificate, BMT Solutions, 21/02/2019
- Higher certificate in Management (Project Management)
References
- Qoshiwe Rangane, Manager 0720898081
- Mashoto Magora, Supervisor, 0842610186
- Judith Zwane, Manager, 0724582701
Candidateoverview
Neo is presently working at Sicelo Public Library in Midvaal local Municipality as a Librarian. I previously worked at Heidelberg Public Library in Lesedi Local Municipality as an Assistant Librarian. I am responsible for the managing of a comprehensive, all inclusive library and information service to the community. I am responsible for the provision of adequate services that will ensure that materials are current accessible and available to library users when required. I am qualified librarian with a Bachelor of Library and Information Science qualification as well as supervisory training. I have more than 5 years of experience excluding the training period.
Timeline
National Higher Certificate in Project Management - undefined
STADIO
01.2022 - 12.2022
Librarian
Sicelo Public Library
12.2017 - Current
Assistant Librarian
Heidelberg Public Library
06.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Library and Information Science -
University of Zululand
01.2012 - 11.2015
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined
Newcastle High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
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