Description:
Principal Librarian: Humanities, Education and Law, Grade 15
Library Services
The Library invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
The Principal Librarian: Faculty Services is the line manager for assigned Faculty Liaison Teams and primary contact person between the Library Directorate and a particular academic collective (Faculties/ Departments/ Institutes). The Principal Librarian is expected to understand the information and research needs and scholarly communication trends of assigned disciplines/fields to provide a number of services designed to optimally meet the needs of the primary user group, usually staff & students of the given Faculty. The Principal Librarian’s responsibilities include a range of interrelated activities: provision and management of high-level subject information services; collection development, and management and evaluation in support of teaching, learning and especially research in the Faculty; to educate staff and students in the principles and techniques of effective information retrieval; to be aware of trends & innovation in the area of user information services and webpage content delivery; regular & ongoing liaison activities. Each Principal Librarian functions as a member of Faculty Teams and may call on resources and colleagues within and beyond the Team as required. The incumbent, with the other Principal Librarian: Science, Pharmacy and Commerce, is part of Middle Management reporting to the Senior Manager: Academic Support Services.
The Requirements
An Honor’s degree in Library and Information Science (NQF level 8) OR a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree/BTech (NQF 7) plus a Post-Graduate Library Diploma (NQF level 8) with approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes
- Experience in working in an academic or research library
- Having worked in a computerised academic and research library
- Previous exposure to IT applications, electronic Library & information tools.
- Previous experience in the design of Library instruction programmes and user services
- At least three years of previous supervision experience.
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 8249.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting to be confirmed.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 15):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R693 760
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R902 270
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years . The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Closing Date: 21 March 2025
This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
Requirements:
- Experience in working in an academic or research library
- Having worked in a computerised academic and research library
- Previous exposure to IT applications, electronic Library & information tools.
- Previous experience in the design of Library instruction programmes and user services
- At least three years of previous supervision experience.
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- Short-listing meeting to be confirmed.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.