Library Director Job Description

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Job Title

Library Director

Department

Library and Information Services

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Job Summary

The Library Director is responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, and operation of the library and its services. This role involves leading a team to provide excellent information resources and services to {{stakeholder_group}}, ensuring the library's collections are relevant and accessible, and fostering an environment of learning and development consistent with the organisation's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Development: Develop and implement strategic plans for the library, aligning with organisational goals. Identify emerging trends in library science and technology to enhance services.

2. Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate library staff. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

3. Collection Management: Oversee the acquisition, cataloguing, organisation, and preservation of library materials (print, digital, multimedia). Ensure the collection meets the needs of {{stakeholder_group}}.

4. Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage the library budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Seek and manage funding opportunities.

5. User Services: Develop and oversee the delivery of high-quality user services, including reference assistance, instruction, and outreach programmes.

6. Technology Integration: Lead the adoption and integration of new library technologies, including library management systems, digital resources, and online platforms.

7. Policy Development: Establish and enforce library policies and procedures to ensure effective and equitable access to resources.

8. Reporting: Prepare regular reports on library activities, usage statistics, and budget performance for {{reporting_manager_position}} and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Education: Master's degree in Library Science (MLS), Master of Information Science (MIS), or equivalent from an accredited institution.

2. Experience: Minimum of {{number}} years of progressive experience in library management, with at least {{number}} years in a supervisory or leadership role.

3. Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in library management software, digital resources, and general office applications. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and staff effectively. Knowledge of current trends in library and information science.

4. Knowledge of Southern African context: Understanding of local publishing, information access challenges, and cultural sensitivities is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. User satisfaction ratings for library services: {{metric_value}}%

2. Growth in unique library resource usage (physical and digital): {{metric_value}}%

3. Adherence to departmental budget: {{metric_value}}%

4. Staff retention rate: {{metric_value}}%

5. Number of new programmes or initiatives launched per annum: {{number}}

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, and contact details of three professional referees to {{hr_email_address}} by {{application_deadline_date}}. Please quote 'Library Director Application' in the subject line.

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