UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
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Date Posted: 
Saturday, 18 March, 2017 - 08:00
Job Description: 

 

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN - REF NO. 331

5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

ALICE AND EAST LONDON CAMPUS

R 773 720 - R 1 154 580 PA (All-inclusive package)

 

University of Fort Hare invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of University Librarian: Library department. Responsibilities are:

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

 

  • Accountability for the shape of the UFH Libraries’ collections and for the design, implementation, and evaluation of the UFH Library Services.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of policies and strategies to ensure that an optimal mix of information services and resources is available to UFH academic community.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate technologies to deliver information in a changing digital environment.
  • Forge partnerships with key stakeholders like SEALS, SANLIC, CHELSA, UFH ICT and UFH Research Unit, to ensure delivery of appropriate and effective services
  • Provide leadership in developing a professional, service-oriented, and academically appropriate culture within UFH Libraries.
  • Participates fully at senior level in all the relevant leadership, management, and governance structures of the University.

 

Campus: 
All Campuses
Requirements: 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Master’s/ Doctoral Degree in Library/Information Science with 5 years’ experience in academic library management and practice OR
  • Honours in Library/Information Science with more than 10 years’ extensive knowledge and experience in academic library management and practice

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

  • An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing universities and their libraries
  • Ability to manage a complex physical and virtual environment to deliver information services, and preserve information in all formats
  • Provides decisive and innovative leadership, including successful management of human, financial, and physical resources
  • Deep understanding of information technology and the ability to translate that knowledge into creative and innovative services to support teaching and research
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
  • Ability and/or record of success to obtain external support in cash or in kind
  • Ability to be an effective spokesperson for the UFH Libraries and a fully contributing member of UFH Senior Management.

 

How to Apply: 

 

To apply:  Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

 

  1. E-mail application with COVERING LETTER CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, with a complete CV, proof of remuneration and three work-related referees to:recruit3@ufh.ac.za.  
  2. Applications must clearly indicate the reference number and name of the post applied for on the SUBJECT LINE. 
  3. No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
  4. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.
  5. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

 

Note:   Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA

 

Closing Date: 
Friday, 31 March, 2017 - 23:45
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