Sub-Librarian – Main Library Client Services

Position overview

The Sub-Librarian will oversee activities in the Main Library Client Services area and will report to the Deputy Librarian for Academic Support and Operations. The role focuses on delivering specialised information, reference, and resource support to staff and students, while contributing to the university’s teaching and learning, research, innovation, community engagement, and industrialisation priorities.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should meet one of the following academic routes:

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science together with a bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.
• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, plus any other bachelor’s degree, combined with a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science.

In addition, candidates must have at least three years of post-qualification experience in a university library, preferably at Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian level.

Skills and competencies

• Working knowledge of Education 5.0 and how it shapes library service delivery.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Proven leadership, supervision, and dispute-handling capability, with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Comfort with modern and emerging library systems, including electronic resource management tools.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the creation, implementation, and review of library policies, SOPs, and quality manuals.
• Plan, update, and evaluate physical and digital collections in line with university programmes, including acquisition and withdrawal of materials.
• Deliver advanced reference assistance and research support to students and staff.
• Prepare and conduct information literacy sessions, citation and reference-management training, and advise on copyright, fair use, and academic honesty.
• Manage daily operations in the Main Library Client Services section, including circulation desk activities and interlibrary loan services, while sustaining a quiet and effective study space.
• Recommend and introduce relevant library technologies and electronic resource management solutions to improve user experience.
• Identify operational risks, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with library policies and SOPs.
• Take part in library orientation, outreach, and community engagement activities.

Additional information

The appointed candidate may be assigned to any of the university’s campuses.

The university is an equal opportunity employer. In support of gender parity, female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Application instructions

Applications should include an application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic qualifications, national identification, and a CV containing full personal details, place and date of birth, work experience, current salary, availability date, contact numbers, and the names and email addresses of three referees.

All documents must be combined into a single PDF file and addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource. The email subject line should clearly state the post being applied for. Applications that do not follow the stated instructions will be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026.