Vacancy title:
University Librarian
Jobs at:
Africa International UniversityDeadline of this Job:
29 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Main Responsibilities
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the library’s short and long-term plans, programmes, and services in support of the University mission and strategic goals
• Monitor user needs and Library responses and prepare reports thereof for Senate’s Library committee and other committees he/she will be a member
• Ensure development ofhuman resources in library services through staff performance appraisal, assist in staff recruitment and selection, mentor staff as well as recommend promotion and training of library staff
• Contribute to the development of library specifically through strategic planning
• Review, update, and implement relevant library policies in consultation with the DVC Academic Affairs and Research and regularly up-date the University on any new acquisitions
• Prepare the library budget in consultation with the Schools, DVC Academic and advises on library purchases
• Perform market surveys and liaise with various Faculties to facilitate purchase of relevant library materials
• Represent and serve as an advocate for the Library in the Academic Boards, Deans Committee and Senate – and other University Administrative structures where he/she will be a member
• Lead in hardcopy, digital and electronic collection acquisition, access and development
• Lecture Information Management related courses such as Information Literacy, Communication Skills, Research Skills and other information science related courses
• Work closely with schools and departmental heads to prioritize and focus future library developments
• Deliver on any other responsibility/s as assigned by management from time to time
Additional Key competencies
• Excellent knowledge of library science and media technology
• Excellent understanding of the work of academic libraries
• Ability to instruct and manage student and staff behavior
• Sound knowledge of library management systems and a range of library procedures
• Self-motivated team player with strong organizational, communication and inter-personal skills
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Applications should be emailed to Job Application including only cover letter, detailed resume and duly filled Job Application Form. Deadline for application is Thursday 29th December 2022, 5.00 p.m. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Those candidates who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
Academic and non-academic staffs of AIU need to be practicing mature Christians, active in ministry and display high levels of integrity. We require our staff to be faithful to the evangelical faith and practice, and to the Christian ethos and code of conduct of the University.
Interested and qualified? Go to Africa International University on view.officeapps.live.com to apply
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