University Librarian - Subject Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Access to extensive library resources

Collaborative academic community

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a knowledgeable University Librarian with subject specialization to join the East London university library. You will manage and develop library collections, provide research assistance, and support teaching and learning across assigned disciplines.

The role emphasizes information literacy, discovery systems expertise, and collaboration with faculty to enable student success in East London.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least 3 years of experience in an academic library setting, with subject liaison experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies and information resources relevant to academic disciplines.
• Proficiency in utilizing library databases, discovery systems, and digital library tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and evaluate library collections (print and digital) for assigned subject areas.
• Provide expert research assistance and instruction to students, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct information literacy sessions to support course curricula and research needs.
• Assist with library programming, outreach, and the integration of library resources into online learning environments.
• Stay current with trends in librarianship, information technology, and scholarly communication.

Skills

Research support

Information literacy

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MLS or equivalent

Tools

Discovery systems

Digital library tools

Library databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a knowledgeable and service-oriented University Librarian with subject specialization to join their library team in East London . This role involves managing and developing library collections, providing research assistance, and supporting teaching and learning across assigned academic disciplines. You will play a vital role in ensuring students and faculty have access to the resources and information literacy skills necessary for academic success. The ideal candidate is passionate about information access, skilled in research support, and committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment within the university library.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and evaluate library collections (print and digital) for assigned subject areas.
• Provide expert research assistance and instruction to students, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct information literacy sessions to support course curricula and research needs.
• Assist with library programming, outreach, and the integration of library resources into online learning environments.
• Stay current with trends in librarianship, information technology, and scholarly communication.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least 3 years of experience in an academic library setting, with subject liaison experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies and information resources relevant to academic disciplines.
• Proficiency in utilizing library databases, discovery systems, and digital library tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to extensive library resources and a collaborative academic community.
• Contribute to the educational and research mission of the university in East London .
• A supportive work environment focused on innovation and service excellence.