Head: Engineering and Forestry Library

Stellenbosch University · Western Cape

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Duties/Pligte

Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the Engineering and Forestry Library.
Responsible for human resource management.
Providing an 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 Engineering and Forestry Library.
Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing of training opportunities and services.
Initiating projects to improve or expand services or functions in the Engineering and Forestry Library.

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 with regard to the extent and variety of printed and electronic resources.
Proven experience of information literacy development via contact sessions and/or online sessions, and/or e-learning programmes.
A 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.

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.

Closing Date : 25-Sep-2026