Library Services Manager

2 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Library Services Manager**

**Location**: Lincoln

**Term**: Permanent
**Status**: Full time

**Mō te Pakihi | About the Company**:
Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

**Kōrero mō te tūranga **| About the role**

We are looking for a **Library Services Manager** to lead the delivery of library services that support our researchers. You will manage a small team and ensure access to physical and digital academic resources that enable world-class research in environmental and ecological fields. This is a leadership role focused on aligning library services with institutional priorities and fostering innovation in information management and use.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Manage and enhance library services to meet MWLR's research needs.
- Oversee the acquisition of journals, books, and databases, ensuring access to comprehensive, relevant collections.
- Promote open access publishing.
- Collaborate with other institutes for resource sharing and interlibrary loans.
- Lead the implementation of Te Tiriti principles and ensure collections support Māori research.
- Manage the library's budget and procurement of resources.
- Lead a small team, fostering a strong customer service culture.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**

You will have a passion for supporting research and innovation through the provision of great library services. You are a forward-thinking leader who embraces digital transformation, champions open access, and demonstrates a commitment to bicultural values and diversity.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Master's degree (or equivalent or higher) in library and/or information management.
- Experience of leading library teams, preferably in a research environment.
- Significant hands-on experience in the operation, management and use of research library functions and services.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in library and information science.
- Experience in leading library innovation and transformation.
- Familiarity with Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.


**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
- Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research_ is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on._

**Applications close on Sunday 3**rd** November 2024 at 11.55pm** **NZT**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
56740- Posted on
14 Oct 2024- Closes on
03 Nov 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Knowledge & Information Systems & Technology- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Library Services Manager - Replacement - PD September 2024 - FINAL.pdf

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