Vacancy

Qualification and Experience:

• At least a Master’s Degree in Librarianship/Information Science;
• Proven experience in a large academic/research Library, a considerable number of which should be in an administrative capacity;
• Strong knowledge of library systems, electronic resources and information technologies;
• Proven managerial competence in a University or similar environment and post-qualification training in organizational management will be an added advantage;
• Publications in professional/academic journals will be an added advantage;
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced academic environment; and
• Active interest in professional activities e.g. memberships to professional associations.

Duties:

These shall include, but not limited to the following:

1. Directing the operations of the University Libraries;
2. Budgeting for the user function and information services;
3. Marketing and promoting the library services;
4. Keeping the library up to date with research and new technology (digital transformation & open science)
5. Providing training and guidance in using the library;
6. Determining the needs of the users of the library (Students, Staff, Researchers, etc);
7. Working out annual performance contracts for the staff reporting directly to the Librarian;
8. Making annual appropriate recommendations to the Academic and Administrative Staff Committee or Non-Academic Staff Committee on the performance of staff under the supervision of the Librarian;
9. Collaborating with faculties to support teaching, learning and research initiatives through library instruction, information literacy programs and research consultations;
10. Staying informed about emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, technology and scholarly communication; and
11. Exercising any other such powers and duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Vice Chancellor.

Other Attributes:

• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced academic environment; and
• Active interest in professional activities e.g. memberships to professional associations.

Appointment Terms:

 

The successful candidate will be offered a comprehensive benefits package which will be negotiated with the University Council. The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years which may be renewed based on performance.

Application:

Applications with detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, academic transcripts and names and current email addresses of three referees should be sent to:

The Vice Chancellor

University of Eswatini

Private Bag 4

Kwaluseni

Eswatini

 

Email: recruitment-librarian@uneswa.ac.sz

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