Academic Digital Resources Librarian (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Academic support contribution

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking University Librarian for a dynamic university library in Nelspruit. You will lead electronic resources management, digital archiving, and the integration of new technologies to support students and faculty.

You will oversee licensing, access, and the library's digital repository, while collaborating with faculty and IT to embed digital resources into curricula. A MLS and academic library experience are required.

Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing digital collections and e-resources in an academic library.
• Knowledge of licensing, copyright, and fair use for digital content.
• Strong technical skills with LMS and discovery layers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisition, licensing, and maintenance of electronic resources.
• Manage digital repository and long-term preservation of content.
• Train users on accessing digital resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and IT to integrate resources into curriculum.
• Stay updated on digital librarianship trends.

Skills

Digital resource management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

MLS in Library Science

Tools

Library Management Systems

Discovery layers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking University Librarian for a dynamic university library in Nelspruit. You will lead electronic resources management, digital archiving, and the integration of new technologies to support students and faculty.

You will oversee licensing, access, and the library's digital repository, while collaborating with faculty and IT to embed digital resources into curricula. A MLS and academic library experience are required.