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Chief Director: Library and Information Service

Company

Confidential

Location

cape town, western cape

Posted

July 09, 2026

Position Overview

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the University's Library and Information Service portfolio, positioning the library as a key enabler of teaching, learning, research, innovation and engagement.
  • Develop and implement a future‑focused LIS strategy aligned with institutional priorities and global developments in higher education, digital scholarship and research support.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives within LIS, including integration of emerging technologies, data analytics, open science platforms and innovative service delivery models.
  • Promote scholarly communication, open access, research visibility and collaborative knowledge creation across disciplines.
  • Lead the development and implementation of policies, frameworks and systems to support academic information services and ensure alignment with institutional, national and international best practices.
  • Provide strategic leadership i...

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