University Librarian - Research Support

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Open access to professional dev.

Pension fund

Medical scheme

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced University Librarian to lead Research Support Services at the East London campus. The role involves directing information literacy instruction, scholarly communication, and repository management to support faculty and students.

The ideal candidate has an MLIS or equivalent, extensive academic library experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive research engagement and open access initiatives across the university.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
• Significant experience in academic library services with a focus on research support.
• Proficiency in library management systems, databases, and digital research tools.
• Strong understanding of scholarly communication, copyright, and open access principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the library's research support services, including information literacy instruction and scholarly communication.
• Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on research methodologies, citation management, and database usage.
• Provide expert research assistance to faculty, postgraduate students, and researchers.
• Oversee the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of library collections relevant to research needs.
• Manage institutional repository and promote open access initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic departments and research centers to understand and meet their evolving information needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research support

Information literacy

Education

MLIS or equivalent

Tools

Library management systems

Databases

Digital research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and service-oriented University Librarian to lead Research Support Services at their East London campus. This vital role involves managing library resources and services that directly support the research activities of faculty and students. You will be responsible for developing and delivering research skills training, managing scholarly communication initiatives, and fostering the use of library collections and databases. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of library science, research methodologies, and information technologies, coupled with excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the library's research support services, including information literacy instruction and scholarly communication.
• Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on research methodologies, citation management, and database usage.
• Provide expert research assistance to faculty, postgraduate students, and researchers.
• Oversee the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of library collections relevant to research needs.
• Manage institutional repository and promote open access initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic departments and research centers to understand and meet their evolving information needs.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
• Significant experience in academic library services, with a focus on research support.
• Proficiency in library management systems, databases, and digital research tools.
• Strong understanding of scholarly communication, copyright, and open access principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape research support services at a growing university in East London.
• Access to professional development and conference attendance.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Contribution to a university pension fund and medical scheme.