Director in Library Services – University of Botswana

December 9, 2024

Job Description

The University of Botswana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the below positions.

Department of Library Services

Director in Library Services (Contract Position) *REF: VACANCY NO. IRC 851 (Re-advertisement)

QUALIFICATION: Applicants should 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

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