The University Librarian shall be the Head of the University Library. He/she shall be responsible for the development, control, management and coordination of all library and information services of the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing leadership and strategic direction to the University Library by supporting the education, research and community engagement functions of the University.
• Developing, managing, implementing and communicating the Library’s strategic plan as aligned to the University’s strategic plan.
• Coordinating the acquisition and proper maintenance of books, serial publications, electronic media resources, as well as other academic publications, equipment and information technology.
• Developing and implementing an effective knowledge organization system in order to ensure rapid access and retrieval of information.
• Preparing and managing annual budgets for the University Library.
• Developing and promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation and continual improvement within the Library.
• Working constructively with key university stakeholders including student organizations to deliver Library services to all client groups.
• Representing the Library in academic and professional activities within and external to the University and monitor national and international trends in Library services.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external accountabilities, policies and procedures of the University, including legislative and other regulatory requirements
• Supervising and evaluating the performance of library staff against set targets and taking corrective action whenever performance improvement is required.
• Liaising with other information providing Departments such as Information Technology Department, to ensure that information to the users is provided in a coordinated manner.
• Planning for Library Staff development in collaboration with the Director, Human Resources and keep Staff abreast of the developments in their profession.
• Ensuring the creation and maintenance of Library databases to enable the University community has easy access to the University’s Information Resources.
• Undertaking any other related duties, as may be necessary to ensure the provision of efficient and effective Library and Information services in the University.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A PhD Degree in Library and Information Science.
• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or Information Systems.
• A Bachelors’ Degree in Library and Information Science or Information Systems from a recognized university.
• A minimum of three (3) scholarly publications in peer reviewed journals where applicant is the first author.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in Library Information systems, three (3) of which must be at senior level of management in an Institution offering library services.
• Must not be above 50 years at the time of application.