Head: Music and Theology Library at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the Music and Theology Libraries.
• Responsible for human resource management.
• Providing 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 Music and Theology Libraries.
• Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing of training opportunities and services.
• Initiating projects to improve or expand services or functions in the Music and Theology Libraries.

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, e.g. the extent and variety of printed and electronic resources.
• Proven experience of information literacy development via contact sessions and/or e-learning programmes.
• 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