JOB TITLE: UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

No. of posts: 01

Responsible to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Type of Appointment: 3-year contract renewable based on Performance.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the University Librarian is one of the Principal Officer Positions and provides leadership, and strategic direction and oversees the development and implementation of the University’s overall strategic goal in the area of library services and resources in support of the University’s mandate in teaching, learning and research.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the library’s short and long-term strategic plans, programs, and services in support of the university’s mission and goals
2. Initiates and oversees the development, interpretation, communication, and implementation of library policies and procedures
3. Oversees the management of library resources, including developing allocation of resources
4. Directs, formulates, and implements students’ library service programs
5. Examines book reviews, publishers’ catalogs, and other selection tools to recommend information resources to be added to the collection
6. Initiates the formulation, implementation and review of e-library policy
7. Ensures the selection, acquisition, and installation of appropriate hardware and software for the library system
8. Directs system evaluation for necessary upgrades in keeping with technological developments
9. Ensures that all-important electronic information is backed up
10. Initiates the construction, development, and maintenance of the library website
11. Ensures the dissemination of information on new products and services through the intranet and the library website
12. Supervises the designing and organization of outreach programs for distance learners and external users
13. Ensures that the Library has adequate and relevant books and other reading materials
14. Oversees the maintenance of physical infrastructure in the library 
15. Ensures prudent utilization of financial and physical resources in the library
16. Leads in the mobilization of financial resources for the Library by ensuring the development and implementation of strategies or initiatives for generating and attracting revenue from internal and external sources for the library development
17. Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the Library
18.  Ensures preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Must have:

• PhD in Library and Information Science or any other relevant field from a reputable University
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or any other relevant field from a reputable University
• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or any other relevant field from a reputable University
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in an education institution or research institution, of which five (5) years must be at management level or equivalent level; 
• Must have proof of membership to a professional organization or association
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

Each KCU member of staff counts on a wide range of comprehensive benefits packages which include: competitive salaries, paid sick leave, paid annual leave, paid holidays, free lunch, free internet services, sports facilities, an affordable healthcare scheme, and discount on tuition fee for aged children and other statutory benefits. KCU is committed to properly welcoming new academic staff members and offering them appropriate guidance. 

Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references, and contact address/ telephone/e-mail details.

Application addressed to The Human Resource Manager, King Ceasor University
Closing date: 5th July 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
KCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications should be sent to: [email protected], Cc: [email protected]