University Librarian

• Prepares annual work plans financial budgets for University library and information services and directs their implementation.
• Initiates development and review of library and information services policy and strategies
• Develops appropriate library systems procedures regulations and guidelines to facilitate the proper functioning of the University including cataloguing, classification and access to reading materials
• Manages the acquisition of library resources including reading material and electronic or other equipment from various sources including Donors and strategic partners.
• Oversees the provision of effective library/ information services and resources including internet e library and other emerging technologies
• Directs the organization of library resources their maintenance and manages their accurate inventory and safe custody.
• Coordinates the exhibition and promotion of new library resources relevant to the University’s requirements
• Fosters advantageous collaborations with other institutions organizations and consortia in order to expand the reach of libraries’ resources
• Researches on emerging trends and best practices and provides leadership on emerging landscape of academic research and technologies
• Monitors and reviews the performance of the libraries on the campus and makesappropriate recommendations to ensure attainment of academic and research excellence at the University.
• Coordinates the acquisition and proper maintenance of books, serial publications, documents, audio-visual materials, electronic and media resources, computer discs as well as other academic publications equipment and information technology for the various libraries.
• Receives and seeks complementary copies of books, publications and electronic media resources and issues them circulation to relevant units.
• Supervises, sets performance targets and appraises University library staff.

Requirements

• Should have earned a PHD in Library and Information Science from recognized institution.
  
• Should have demonstrated success in research, development and implementation of new technologies and innovative services in an academic library environment
  
• Should be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
  
• Should have proven ability to manage technical teams and transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support
  
• Should have the ability to use existing and build new networks to identify opportunities, gather information and seek resources for the University library
  
• Broad knowledge and understanding of current issues for the management of library and information services in academic institutions of higher learning
  
• Should be computer literate have a good working knowledge of standard office documentation software and proficient in the use of relevant e-library applications and other information services technologies
  
• Should have a minimum of Seven (7) years working experience in library services in an institution of higher learning three (3) of which should have been at senior management level and must have made at least five (5) new scholarly publications.