Senior Librarian for University of the South Pacific, Fiji

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (SPECIAL DUTIES)
Alafua Campus Library WAS002 

The Opportunity 

• The appointee will be responsible for the development, management and operations of the Alafua Campus Library located in Apia, Samoa.
• The appointee will be expected to implement customer and technical services to meet the information needs of the Alafua Campus.
• Duties will include a wide range of library information services to face-to-face and distance & flexible learning students, staff and general users;
• Collection development through acquisitions and gifts & exchange; 
• Cataloguing and classification using AACR2, LC Classification, DDC, and MARC formats;
• The maintenance of a serials collection in both print and electronic formats; 
• The maintenance of the automated integrated library system (currently Athena);
• The production of library publications;
• The supervision and training of paraprofessional staff;
• And liaison with academic staff and with other Library staff at the Laucala campus and within the USP Library system.
• Library professionals with a Masters degree recognized by an international accrediting body such as ALIA and with five or more years of senior library management experience;
• Strong professional and leadership skills in customer and technical services; Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work as the only professional on site and experience working and living in a developing country are invited to apply for this position located at the USP Library Alafua Campus in Samoa.

Closing date for applications: 21 March 2014. 

The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

The Person We Seek
Applicants must have:

• A Masters degree or higher in Library Information Science recognized by an accrediting body such as the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
• At least 10 years of proven management experience in an academic library, coordinating and motivating a team and identifying targets, applying performance management and quality assurance techniques;
• Self-motivated with wide experience in customer services, collections management and selection; and significant knowledge and at least 5 years experience in Library Customer Services and/or Technical Services, including advanced knowledge and experience in international library standards such as AACR2, LC Classification & Subject Headings, LCRI, and MARC formats
• Substantial knowledge and experience in using Library IT applications and online systems, and have awareness that changing technologies in the library world are integral to the post.
• Cross-service working, experience of marketing and responding to customer needs and the ability to participate in wider based multi-service initiatives
• Well developed team leadership, consensus building, training, supervisory and performance management skills
• Ability to develop and implement strategy and policy for the library aligned to the University Strategic Plan;
• Identify service developments; manage projects, budgets and produce reports
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) skills and demonstrable abilities to work under pressure, prioritize and delegate tasks
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and implement sound solutions
• Demonstrated active involvement with local library associations and/or regional and international professional association
• Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend duties on a rostered basis.

Preference will be given to applicants with the ability and desire to think beyond traditional library service; knowledge of RDA; experience in dealing with library users in a multicultural environment; work experience or understanding of life in a developing country; awareness of current regional and national priorities.

Remuneration
The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: Band 4 WST 122,482.23 to WST 141,326.65 per annum (Inclusive of 15% Gratuity) 
Please note the salary scale is subject to change pending the outcome of the Job Evaluation Review.

Closing date for applications: 21 March 2014.

http://usp.ac.fj

Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University"s on-line E-Recruitment system to view further details and apply for this position.

Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office; ph: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp@usp.ac.fj or personnel@usp.ac.fj

Contact Details

Recruiter Name:

Ms. Sin Joan Yee

Contact Company:

University of the South Pacific