Director, Library services at UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE)

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

VACANCY NO: IRC 851

Main Purpose of the Job: To provide strategic leadership for the development of Library and Information Services to support the University’s strategic plan and to manage high quality service delivery with a special emphasis on digital technologies and online information resources in response to changing information needs of students, faculty and research staff.

The position reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Research and Enterprise.

Requirements: Applicants must have; i) at least a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent professional qualification; ii) thorough working knowledge of management of University or equivalent, academic library and information services, and extensive professional experience in academic information services delivery; iii) thorough understanding of university systems as an operational environment, and of the role of an academic library in supporting teaching and research programmes and in providing an interactive learning space; iv) proven track record in the application of digital technologies, academic information services delivery and operating familiarity with emerging trend knowledge management and digital scholarship; v) minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a professionally qualified graduate, three (3) of which should have been at deputy director level, within a university or equivalent. A PhD will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on University, please visit our website: www.ub.bw.

How to Apply: Applications are to address the qualifications outlined in the advertisement and provide any other information to assist the university to determine the applicant’s suitability for the position. The applicant should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including your telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts and three references, including names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be send to: Director, Human Resources, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone (267) 3552782; Fax: 3974796;   Email: directorhr@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date.  Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 213, Block 108, Second Floor. Administration Building.

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 18th December 2024