Senior Coordinator: Library Technical Services

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

SENIOR COORDINATOR: LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- Providing input in tactical or strategic decision-making related to the acquisition, cataloguing, and/or maintenance of information resources;
- Working closely with the acquisitions team and cataloguers to ensure that new acquisitions or other items are properly processed and integrated into the library's physical collections;
- Managing collections (printed and electronic information resources) according to relevant policies and procedures;
- Responsible for Human Resource Management activities for all reporting staff (e.g. approval of leave, performance management, training, job descriptions) as contracted
- Ensuring implementation of Library strategies in the workflows;
- Managing all interfaces with other stakeholders, clients, faculties, and units;
- Ensuring optimal workflow and identification and implementation of best practice;
- Managing and optimize the physical facilities of the unit;
- Ensuring the throughput of relevant information to the Library strategic plan;
- Responsible for effective communication on collections-related matters to all relevant internal and external stakeholders;
- Developing and managing collections-related projects (including plans, timelines, and budgets), and establish project goals, objectives, and communication plans;
- Facilitating the training of staff in new developments, ensure regular updates, and encourage effective usage of technology and library systems, where needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- A four-year library degree e.g. Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree (B.Bibl.) or Bachelor of Information Science (BIS) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library Information Science/Studies (PG Dip. LIS) or Bachelor of Information Honors (B.Inf (Hons)); plus four years’ Technical Services experience in an academic library;
OR
- A three-year library degree (e.g. Bachelor of Information Science (BIS)); plus five years’ Technical Services experience in an academic library.

AND
- Expert knowledge of Library Technical Services work processes, environment and industry.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge of the following:

- Decision-making skills; analytical thinking abilities; detail-oriented skills;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently but also in a team environment;
- Ability to manage time effectively;
- Leadership skills;
- Project management skills;
- Training skills;
- Financial management skills;
- Time-management skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Knowledge of current library trends and developments;
- Experience in the use and impact of technology on the information environment.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 14 March 2024

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._-
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._



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