LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Position: Librarian
Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Nature of Contract: Full-time
Reports To: Vice Chancellor

Purpose of the Job:
Provide leadership in library services to the University. In addition, shall be responsible for the development, control, management and coordination of all library and information services of the University to ensure effective and efficient provision of library services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the process of library strategic planning in line with the overall University objectives.
• Familiarize him or herself with various academic programmes offered by the University and liaise with various faculty heads on issues regarding the development of the library to ensure that relevant information materials are provided to the University community.
• Ensure creation of library data bases for easy access and retrieval.
• Budget and account for the library resources.
• Liaise with other information providing departments such as Information Communication Technology (ICT) to ensure that information to the users is provided in a coordinated manner.
• Ensure supportive environment for independent research and learning.
• Supervise library users to ensure effective utilization of library resources and ability to conduct literature searches.
• Keep abreast of developments in the world of information to ensure that relevant and accurate information is provided to university staff.

Person Specifications:
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in Library and information sciences or information systems/ technology.
• Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in Library and information sciences or information systems.
• Familiarity with up-to-date library systems and use of specialist library computer applications is an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years working experience in the library field in a reputable higher institution of learning.