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.
* 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.
Experiences related to my current position.
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
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.