Senior Librarian - Research & Collections Leadership

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Research resources access

Historic campus environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, invites applications for University Librarian with a specialization in Research and Collections. The role leads strategic development, management, and preservation of the university's library resources and research support services to advance scholarly work.

You will oversee collection development, archives, and budgeting, while partnering with faculty to integrate library resources into teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in academic librarianship, with a strong focus on collections and research support.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic collection development, budget management, and vendor negotiations.
• Knowledge of current trends in scholarly communication, digital libraries, and information literacy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for library collection development, including acquisitions and digital resources.
• Provide expert research support to faculty and students, including citation management and database searching.
• Oversee archives and special collections, ensuring preservation and accessibility.
• Lead initiatives to integrate library resources into the university's research and teaching activities.
• Manage budgets related to collections and research support with fiscal responsibility.

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, invites applications for University Librarian with a specialization in Research and Collections. The role leads strategic development, management, and preservation of the university's library resources and research support services to advance scholarly work.

You will oversee collection development, archives, and budgeting, while partnering with faculty to integrate library resources into teaching and research activities.