Head: Engineering and Forestry Library

Role Overview

Lead the strategic and operational management of an Engineering and Forestry Library at a university campus. Provide specialised information services, research support, information-literacy training and collection development for students, academic staff and other clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for strategic planning and operational management of the library.
• Manage human resources, mentor staff and supervise the library team.
• Provide information services, digital and information-literacy training and research support.
• Develop and maintain a collection of information resources that meets client needs.
• Manage resources within the available budget and collaborate with faculties.
• Liaise, build relationships, communicate and market training opportunities and services.
• Initiate projects to improve or expand library services and functions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, or a bachelor's degree with a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years' experience in an information-service environment of an academic library.
• At least two years' experience in a management role.
• Knowledge of managing an academic, special or branch library.
• Knowledge of the needs of the academic community regarding information resources, services, research support and client services.
• Knowledge of printed and electronic resources.
• Proven experience developing information literacy through contact sessions, online sessions or e-learning programmes.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, liaison and marketing skills.
• Knowledge of changing trends in research support and academic libraries is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of an integrated library system is advantageous.