Deputy Director: Library

Faculty- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> CPUT Libraries- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA
- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Support / Admin- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 8/12/2024- Job PurposeCPUT libraries seek to appoint a dynamic leader as Deputy Library Director who, in consultation with the Library Director will be responsible for strategic and operational planning, implementation and providing overall oversight to User and Client services within the branch libraries. The incumbent should also be highly placed to contribute towards the building of a SMART university library, supporting Teaching, Learning and Research through embracing technological developments in developing digital and discovery platforms for sustainable and efficient delivery of Library and Information services to all CPUT users, the community, and our partners. Library space planning and utilization is also an important part of this portfolio to ensure the continuous relevance of learning and studying spaces throughout the CPUT Libraries system.

The Deputy Library Director will also play a key role in the monitoring and evaluation of library services through surveys, analytics, and reporting. The promotion of the library services through a robust and visible communication and marketing programme will also be key to his/her duties. It is expected that the Deputy Library director will lead the process of collaborating with faculties, departments, research units and academic support services.
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- 4 year honors degree in Library Science or Information Science (BTech BBibl BInfo (Hon) or equivalent)
- Master’s degree in library and information Science or appropriate or relevant field/equivalent
- 4 years’ experience in an appropriate level of management in a higher education library or research environment

**Other requirements**
- For this position an equal presence on the Bellville and D6 campuses will be mandatory.

**Recommendations**
- A paid-up member of LIASA
- Ability to work across all other campuses of CPUT.
- Valid driver’s licence
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Planning, implementing and monitoring of library service delivery programmes
- User and Client Services Planning and Management
- Collection Development and Management
- Staff Recruitment, Placements and Professional Development
- Developing and implementing Information and Digital Literacy Programmes
- Provision of Reference and Research assistance in the library to all users
- Development of Library Digital Services and Scholarly Communication platforms
- Marketing and promoting use of library services and resources
- Client Surveys, User Experience programmes
- Quality Assurance and Risk management
- Coordinating the development and utilization of Library spaces
- Project Management
- Competencies- Leadership and management skills
- Client/user focus
- Conflict management/resolution
- Good Communication and people’s skills
- Data Collection, Analysis, Writing and Reporting
- Collaboration, Outreach and Engagement
- Space Planning
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Financial planning and Budget control
- Knowledge of Higher Education and Academic and Research Library sectors
- Project and Change Management
- Knowledge of professional library practices, procedures and systems
- Team work
- General Information**Closing Date**: 08 December 2024

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- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.