RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing input in tactical or strategic decision-making related to the acquisition, cataloguing, and/or maintenance of information resources;
• Working closely with the acquisitions team and cataloguers to ensure that new acquisitions or other items are properly processed and integrated into the library’s physical collections;
• Managing collections (printed and electronic information resources) according to relevant policies and procedures;
• Responsible for Human Resource Management activities for all reporting staff (e.g. approval of leave, performance management, training, job descriptions) as contracted
• Ensuring implementation of Library strategies in the workflows;
• Managing all interfaces with other stakeholders, clients, faculties, and units;
• Ensuring optimal workflow and identification and implementation of best practice;
• Managing and optimize the physical facilities of the unit;
• Ensuring the throughput of relevant information to the Library strategic plan;
• Responsible for effective communication on collections-related matters to all relevant internal and external stakeholders;
• Developing and managing collections-related projects (including plans, timelines, and budgets), and establish project goals, objectives, and communication plans;
• Facilitating the training of staff in new developments, ensure regular updates, and encourage effective usage of technology and library systems, where needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A four-year library degree e.g. Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree (B.Bibl.) or Bachelor of Information Science (BIS) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library Information Science/Studies (PG Dip. LIS) or Bachelor of Information Honors (B.Inf (Hons)); plus four years’ Technical Services experience in an academic library;

OR

• A three-year library degree (e.g. Bachelor of Information Science (BIS)); plus five years’ Technical Services experience in an academic library.

AND

• Expert knowledge of Library Technical Services work processes, environment and industry.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of the following:

• Decision-making skills; analytical thinking abilities; detail-oriented skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently but also in a team environment;
• Ability to manage time effectively;
• Leadership skills;
• Project management skills;
• Training skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Time-management skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge of current library trends and developments;
• Experience in the use and impact of technology on the information environment.