Academic Librarian & Information Literacy Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Pension fund contributions

Generous leave allowances

Access to academic environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Librarian and Information Specialist for an academic institution in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on managing library resources, research support, and information literacy instruction for students and faculty.

The successful candidate will oversee collection development, cataloging, digital resources, and user education while contributing to a dynamic learning environment in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in an academic or special library setting.
• Proficiency with LMS and cataloging standards (MARC, RDA).
• Strong collection development knowledge and practices.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience delivering user education programs and workshops.
• Familiarity with digital library tech and scholarly communication trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the library collection including acquisitions, cataloging, and deselection.
• Develop and implement library policies and procedures.
• Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct information literacy instruction sessions for various user groups.
• Manage and curate digital resources, databases, and electronic journals.
• Oversee the circulation desk and ensure efficient patron services.
• Promote library services and resources through outreach and marketing.
• Stay updated on trends in librarianship and information science.
• Assist with budget management and reporting for the library.
• Supervise library staff and volunteers as needed.

Skills

LMS

Cataloging

Info literacy

Research support

User education

Communication

Education

MLIS

Tools

MARC

RDA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Librarian and Information Specialist for an academic institution in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on managing library resources, research support, and information literacy instruction for students and faculty.

The successful candidate will oversee collection development, cataloging, digital resources, and user education while contributing to a dynamic learning environment in the Western Cape.