Academic Library Leader – Research & Resources

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a University Librarian to lead and enhance library services at our Bloemfontein campus. You will oversee operations, curate collections, provide research assistance, and align library activities with teaching and research missions.

The ideal candidate holds an MLIS and has significant academic library management experience, excelling in leadership, collaboration, and information literacy instruction.

Qualifications

• MLIS or equivalent qualification required.
• Significant experience in academic library management and operations.
• Strong understanding of library technologies, digital resources and information management.
• Demonstrated ability in collection development, cataloging and reference services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the university library, including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Develop, curate, and maintain a diverse and relevant collection of physical and digital resources.
• Provide expert research assistance and information literacy instruction to students and faculty.
• Implement and manage library technology systems, including the Integrated Library System (ILS) and digital repositories.
• Promote library services and resources through outreach programs and user engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic departments to support curriculum needs and research endeavors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Research support

Information literacy instruction

Budgeting

Staffing

Cataloging

Reference services

Library technologies

Digital resources

Collection development

Academic collaboration

Education

MLIS or equivalent

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Digital repositories

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a University Librarian to lead and enhance library services at our Bloemfontein campus. You will oversee operations, curate collections, provide research assistance, and align library activities with teaching and research missions.

The ideal candidate holds an MLIS and has significant academic library management experience, excelling in leadership, collaboration, and information literacy instruction.