Head: Music and Theology Library

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University seeks a seasoned library leader to manage the Music and Theology Libraries on campus. You will plan strategically, oversee operations, mentor staff and coordinate enquiry and information services for students and academics.

You will develop collections within budget, collaborate with faculties, and promote training opportunities while expanding services to meet evolving information needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in LIS or equivalent qualification.
• At least five years' experience in an information service environment of an academic library.
• At least two years' experience in a management position.
• Knowledge of the management of an academic, special or branch library.
• Knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to information resources, services, research support and other client services.
• General and subject knowledge of printed and electronic resources.
• Proven experience of information literacy development via contact sessions and/or e-learning programmes.
• High level of computer proficiency, including advanced experience in the use of software such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, liaison and marketing skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Responsible for human resource management.
• Providing information service, digital and information literacy training and research support to clients.
• Responsible for operational management.
• Developing and maintaining a collection of information resources that will meet the needs of the clients of the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing of training opportunities and services.
• Initiating projects to improve or expand services or functions in the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Verantwoordelik vir menslikehulpbronbestuur.
• Voorsiening van 'n inligtingsdiens, digitale en inligtingsgeletterdheidsopleiding en navorsingsteun aan kliënte.
• Verantwoordelik vir operasionebestuur.
• Ontwikkeling en instandhouding van 'n versameling inligtingsbronne wat aan die behoeftes van die kliënte van die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke sal voldoen.
• Skakeling, die uitbou van verhoudinge, kommunikasie, en bemarking van opleidingsprogramme en -dienste.
• Inisieëring van en/of deelname aan projekte om dienste en funksies in die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke te verbeter of uit te bou.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Liaison skills

Marketing skills

Management experience

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Information services

High computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science (LIS)

Bachelor's degree with postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science

Equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Library and Information Service

Head: Music and Theology Libraries (Post Level 8)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. BIB/360/0926

The incumbent is responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the Music and Theology Libraries at Stellenbosch University (SU). This includes strategic and operational management of the Documentation Centre for Music which is the special collections division of the Music Library.

The incumbent provides specialised information services, research support, digital and information literacy training and collection development, responding proactively to the diverse needs of students, academic staff and other clients. The role includes selecting information resources within budget, collaborating with the faculties. The incumbent also manages, mentors and supervises staff in the Music and Theology Libraries.

Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens

Hoof: Musiek en Teologiebiblioteke (Posvlak 8)

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. BIB/360/0926

Die posbekleër is verantwoordelik vir die strategiese en operasionele bestuur van die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Dit sluit die strategiese en operasionele bestuur van die Dokumentasiesentrum vir Musiek in, wat die spesiale versamelingsafdeling van die Musiekbiblioteek is.

Die posbekleër lewer gespesialiseerde inligtingsdienste, navorsingsondersteuning, opleiding in inligtingsgeletterdheid en uitbreiding van die versameling. Die posbekleër reageer proaktief op die uiteenlopende behoeftes van studente, akademiese personeel en ander kliënte. Die rol behels die keuse van inligtingsbronne binne die beskikbare begroting, asook samewerking met die fakulteite. Die posbekleër bestuur, mentor en hou ook toesig oor personeel in die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke.

Duties/Pligte

• Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Responsible for human resource management.
• Providing information service, digital and information literacy training and research support to clients.
• Responsible for operational management.
• Developing and maintaining a collection of information resources that will meet the needs of the clients of the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing of training opportunities and services.
• Initiating projects to improve or expand services or functions in the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Verantwoordelik vir die strategiese en operasionele bestuur van die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke.
• Verantwoordelik vir menslikehulpbronbestuur.
• Voorsiening van 'n inligtingsdiens, digitale en inligtingsgeletterdheidsopleiding en navorsingsteun aan kliënte.
• Verantwoordelik vir operasionebestuur.
• Ontwikkeling en instandhouding van 'n versameling inligtingsbronne wat aan die behoeftes van die kliënte van die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke sal voldoen.
• Skakeling, die uitbou van verhoudinge, kommunikasie, en bemarking van opleidingsprogramme en -dienste.
• Inisieëring van en/of deelname aan projekte om dienste en funksies in die Musiek- en Teologiebiblioteke te verbeter of uit te bou.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science (LIS), 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 position / role.
• Knowledge of the management of an academic, special or branch library.
• Knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to information resources, services, research support and other client services.
• General and subject knowledge, e.g. the extent and variety of printed and electronic resources.
• Proven experience of information literacy development via contact sessions and/or e-learning programmes.
• High level of computer proficiency, including advanced experience in the use of software such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, liaison and marketing skills.
• Baccalaureusgraad in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, OF 'n baccalaureusgraad plus 'n nagraadse diploma in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, OF 'n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie.
• Minstens vyf jaar se ervaring in 'n inligtingsdiensomgewing in 'n akademiese biblioteek.
• Minstens twee jaar se ervaring in 'n bestuursrol of -posisie.
• Kennis van die bestuur van 'n akademiese, spesiale of takbiblioteek.
• Kennis van die benodighede van die akademiese omgewing ten opsigte van inligtingsbronne, dienste, navorsingsondersteuning en ander kliënte-dienste.
• Algemene- en vakkenis ten opspie van omvang en verskeidenheid van inligtingsbronne.
• Bewese ervaring van inligtingsgeletterdheidsontwikkeling deur middel van kontak- en/of aanlynsessies en/of e-leer programme.
• 'n Hoë vlak van rekenaarvaardigheid, insluitend gevorderde ervaring in die gebruik van sagteware soos MS Word, Excel en PowerPoint.
• Uitnemende interpersoonlike-, kommunikasie-, skakelings- en bemarkingsvaardighede.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Exposure to and knowledge of the changing trends in research support and academic libraries in general.
• Basic knowledge of the integrated library system Alma.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good client- and service-oriented skills.
• Blootstelling aan en kennis van nuwe tendense ten opspie van navorsingsondersteuning en akademiese biblioteke in die algemeen.
• Basiese kennis van die geïntegreerde biblioteekstelsel Alma.
• Goeie interpersoonlike- en spanwerkvaardighede.
• Goeie kliënt- en diensgerigtevaardighede.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries about this post: Pieter du Plessis on 021 808 4882, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Navrae oor deze pos: Pieter du Plessis by 021 808 4882, of by [e-mail]

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum, by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by [e-mail]

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