Job Description

Stellenbosch University

Library and Information Service

Director: Information Resources Management (Job Level 6)

Ref. BIB/335/1123

Stellenbosch Universitys Library and Information Service consists of the central library and five branch libraries, as well as a few departmental collections. The Library and Information Service strives to be a dynamic leader in the academic library environment, both nationally and internationally. In order to achieve this, it is imperative for the Library and Information Service to render a wide spectrum of client-centred services, which include having skilled and motivated staff, world-class technological facilities and access to relevant resources; developing excellent collections in all available formats that meet the needs of the University and are optimally accessible; and increasing its visibility by making clients aware of available services for the improved utilisation of these.

Duties:

Assuming overall responsibility for leading, managing and developing the two technical services divisions (Acquisitions and Metadata Management) of the Library and Information Service;

Planning and organising the technical services divisions;

Ensuring the cost-effective management of the information resources budget in collaboration with the Senior Director and deans of faculties;

Strategic planning and development in line with the objectives of the University and those of the Library and Information Service;

Quality assurance management and evaluation;

Communicating and liaising with service providers and relevant role players;

Performing general management functions, such as human resources and project management;

In collaboration with the Deputy Director: Finance and Facilities Management, responsible for a number of tasks relating to facilities and risk management for the Library and Information Service as a whole.

Requirements:

An advanced relevant postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification on at least NQF level 8;

At least eight years experience at middle management level, preferably in an academic library;

In-depth knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to e-resources;

The ability to provide dynamic leadership in the rapidly changing environment of e-resources and technology, e.g., knowledge of the publishing sector, scholarly communication, etc.;

Knowledge of the technical requirements needed for access to e-resources;

High-level computer proficiency with regard to general and library applications;

Strategic planning skills;

The ability to function at senior management level;

Sound experience in human resources management;

The ability to work effectively within a team;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Financial and managerial expertise.

Recommendations:

Exposure to and knowledge of new worldwide trends in library and information services;

Knowledge and understanding of trends within the higher education sector in South Africa;

Experience in successfully implementing and managing projects within an organisation.

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