Head Librarian, Public Services, Mona Library

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties and institutes offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport and the Social Sciences. The institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has produced outstanding leaders who have made remarkable contributions to regional development. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions of: 

HEAD LIBRARIAN, PUBLIC SERVICES 

MONA LIBRARY

Reference No. MPN100213

The UWI Mona Library seeks a dynamic, innovative, and highly collaborative Librarian to lead the Public Services Unit. The successful candidate will provide vision and leadership in the development, management, and delivery of services to support the teaching, learning and research of the University community. He/she will work closely with the Deputy Librarian in charge of Public Services & Outreach Services, and Special Projects, the Coordinator of the Mona Information Literacy Unit (MILU) and engage with Heads of Branches to manage the daily operations of the Library’s Public Services. 

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lead in the development and execution of Library policies and procedures based upon current and emerging trends in academic library operations

• Work with Heads of Branches and Sections to create and support the execution of traditional and cutting-edge services designed to meet the current and future needs of patrons and advance the strategic objectives of the Library

• Have primary responsibility for developing projects, activities and new initiatives in Public Services

• Set strategic goals and directions for Public Services

• Lead in the development of collaborative Campus partnerships with units, e.g. the Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS), and Mona Office of Research and Innovation (MORI)

• Manage and provide leadership for all staff of the Section including setting and discussing strategic annual targets for staff and conducting annual appraisals

• Coordinate the development of a comprehensive marketing, advocacy and outreach programme

• Deliver information literacy sessions and coordinate the Liaison Librarians programme

• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an accredited university

• Five years’ experience working in an Academic Library, with three or more years’ experience in a management position

• He/She must demonstrate a commitment to research and scholarship

• Working knowledge of Library Information Systems such as ALEPH

 Competencies Required 

• A consultative and inclusive leadership style

• Comprehensive organizational skills and proven problem-solving ability

• Ability to work effectively with individuals, with groups and independently

• Sound oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Effective research, teaching, training, and supervisory skills

• A strong reference background, and liaison work in academic libraries

For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the Mona Library, visit us at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/library/ 

Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms 

All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to hrmd.odes@uwimona.edu.jm addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN100213 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is October 11, 2024. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted. 

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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