Senior Librarian: Training Library and Information

Description:

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

Instructional Design & Training Delivery

• Ability to design, develop, and deliver effective training programs for library staff, faculty, and students.
• Proficiency in e-learning tools and experience with pedagogical best practices

  Information & Digital Literacy Instruction

  • Expertise in teaching research skills, citation management (e.g. EndNote), and database navigation.
  • Ability to develop workshops on AI literacy, data literacy, and critical evaluation of sources.

    Technology Integration & Digital Fluency

    • Familiarity with emerging library technologies (e.g., institutional repositories, discovery tools, research analytics).

      Leadership & Staff Development

      • Skills in needs assessment to identify training gaps among library staff.
      • Ability to mentor junior librarians and foster a culture of continuous learning.

        Communication & Collaboration

        • Strong presentation and facilitation skills for diverse audiences (students, faculty, researchers).
        • Ability to collaborate with academic departments to embed information literacy into curricula.

          Assessment & Evaluation

          • Competence in measuring training effectiveness (e.g., surveys, learning analytics).
          • Experience using feedback to improve programs and demonstrate ROI.

            Change Management & Advocacy

            • Ability to promote the value of training initiatives to stakeholders.
            • Experience adapting training strategies to new trends (e.g., AI tools, open educational resources). KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
              • Effective coordination and implementation of training programmes.
              • Development of high-quality instructional materials and learning resources.
              • Positive feedback from students and faculty on training effectiveness.
              • Strategic Planning and Policy Development
              • Successful integration of information literacy into academic curricula.
              • Efficient supervision and professional development of Training Team staff.
              • Technology Integration & Innovation
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