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Rika Smit

Principal Librarian
City Of Cape Town

Summary

Accomplished Principal Librarian at the City of Cape Town, adept in library management and fostering community partnerships. Excelled in mentoring staff and enhancing library services through innovative business plans. Skilled in automated library systems and known for resilience and adaptability. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and community engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Principal Librarian

City of Cape Town
04.2019 - Current

* Manage library personnel: advise, guide and develop staff; assess performance levels; manage time and attendance; monitor and assess behavioral issues; Managing daily rosters to comply with community needs; Participate in recruitment processes;

* Manage library operations: Monitor community profile and needs; Implement and execute annual library business plan; managing operational and book budgets; Ensure OHS compliance; manage library facility; Oversee cash management procedures;

* Library service functions: Provide advice and guidance to a diverse community; Oversee duties and participate in desk service; Ensure to maintain a balanced and relevant collection; Make sure all processes are done according to policies and procedures including membership applications.

* Partnership: Advocating and maintaining partnerships that is related to the library services.

* Administration: Plan, monitor and execute library reports and statistics and report timeous; Participate in stock take and asset verification of facility; Monitor and report on contract management related to library services; Manage, order and follow up on material needed for basic library services; Liaise with HO in relations to collection development, HR, training and development, courier service, IT related issues, assets, finance, professional services and marketing. Oversee the booking of the library hall facility.

Principal Librarian

City of Cape Town
11.2014 - 03.2019

Experiences related to my current position.

Education

B.Bibl. - Library Science

University of North West \Potchefstroom University
Potchefstroom
04.2001 -

Skills

    Friendly and professional

    Library management

    Automated library systems

    Reading and teaching skills

    Willingness to excel and help out on different projects
    Quick to adapt to difficult situations and points of view
    Ability to work on different tasks efficiently

    Resilient

    Mentoring and coaching

    Planning, implement and execute business plans

Accomplishments

    Library manager of the year: 2013-2014

    Current library facility runner up as best facility of the year.

    Current library top ten circulating library in Western Cape.

Timeline

Principal Librarian

City of Cape Town
04.2019 - Current

Principal Librarian

City of Cape Town
11.2014 - 03.2019

B.Bibl. - Library Science

University of North West \Potchefstroom University
04.2001 -
Rika SmitPrincipal Librarian