[Lib-helig-l] vacancy - UCT Libraries, Section Manager: Law Library

UCT LIBRARIES

SECTION MANAGER: LAW LIBRARY

 

We invite applications from qualified candidates for this permanent post in UCT Libraries. The successful candidate will manage and lead the team in a busy branch library while ensuring provision of legal reference and research support services of a high standard to the staff and students of the Law Faculty. 

 

Requirements:

 

·        An LLB degree or a B degree with law subjects plus a university librarianship qualification;

·        5 -10 years experience in a law library with at least three years in an academic setting; 

·        Significant experience in a managerial role;

·        Experience in the use of legal databases, print and electronic;

·        Understanding of collections and other issues related to information services in research libraries;

·        Significant experience in working with users, including postgraduates and academics.

 

Responsibilities:

 

·        Coordinates and manages faculty information services, particularly in support of academics and postgraduates.

·        Takes responsibility for workforce planning for the Law Library

·        Liaison and collaboration with  the Law Faculty and its structures

·        Provides expertise as senior subject specialist for the Law Faculty.

·        Ensures overall quality and consistency of collection development and access to information resources

·        Coordinates training and instruction in the use of legal  information resources to both postgraduate and undergraduate students

 

Recommendations:

 

·        A Master's Degree in Law.

·        Awareness of international trends and benchmarks in support of specialist subject support.

This post involves evening and weekend work.

 

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is negotiable between R371 316 and R436 833.

 

Application process:

 

To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line "Section Manager, Law Library" followed by the reference number to Ms Lily Nombombo,  Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7700.

 

E-mail: lily.nombombo@uct.ac.za; Telephone: +27 21 650 5084; Website: www.lib.uct.ac.za

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Reference number for this position:      SR278/12       

 

Closing date for applications:                10 April 2012

 

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.   

 

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