Music Librarian Job at SABC in Johannesburg.

JOB TITLE        :  MUSIC LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT        :  RADIO BROADCAST FACILITIES
SCALE CODE        :  402
REPORT LINE        :  PRINCIPAL MUSIC LIBRARIAN

Purpose
To collect, catalogue and hire out classical music scores and orchestral instruments and equipment to internal and external clients of the SABC.

Key accountabilities:
•    Prompt reaction to clients’ telephonic or e-mail  queries and requests
•    Research on scores and instruments on catalogue and internet, as needed
•    Perform daily accurate transfer of card catalogue to digital catalogue (InMagic Genie)
•    Ensure that all parts of a music score are numbered and marked, and issued and returned in good order
•    Ensure that all music instruments are safely and correctly maintained, stored and moved and that the instrument lift is functional
•    Ensure suitable transport for instruments
•    SAP administration such as providing quotes, issuing packing slips/insurance and doing returns
•    Basic music library administration such as packaging of outgoing music scores, following up late returns, accurate filing of parts/scores in mother covers, repairing scores and music folders where necessary, correct shelving of music scores and loss management
•    Maintain Financial Assets register and do regular stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures
•    Compile monthly statistics
•    Adhere to SABC Media Libraries SOPs, SABC Archive Policy, SLA’s, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and International and SA Copyright Law
•    Compliance with industry best practice
•    Satisfactory liaison with Security, Insurance and Engineering departments and external suppliers

Minimum Requirements
•    B.Mus/Diploma in Music or B.Bibl/Diploma in Library and Information Services
•    At least 1 year’s  library experience i.e. cataloguing, providing information and information retrieval systems
•    Excellent music knowledge
•    Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office
•    Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels
•    Ability to work in a team


Applications to be sent to: technologyjobs@sabc.co.za

Closing date:  31 December 2013

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act and the SABC’s Employment Equity initiatives. If you have not had any response within six weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.