Organizational Relationship: Reports to the DVC Academic Affairs and Research.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership in overall planning, development, organization and management of the University Library and information services.
Co-ordinates the management of Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Equipment and buildings in order to achieve the Library’s vision and mission.
Provide leadership in Planning, Policy Formulation and Implementation for the entire University Library system.
Teach Information management related courses e.g. Information Literacy, Communication
Skills, Research skills study skills and other information science – related courses.
Engage in Research and Publishing in Information and Information systems related issues
Advises the Vice-Chancellor and University Academic community on matters pertaining to the library and Information services in the University.
Participates in the formulation of University policy by sitting in relevant committees as an Officer of the University and implements the University’s policies and decisions
Develop liaisons with outside institutions on Library offcial commitments, both locally and internationally for purposes of developing the university library and information services.
Has a national professional responsibility to encourage the understanding of the role of information and knowledge in the Social, Economic and Political development of the country.
Education and Experience
Masters degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science or Information Science (Library and Information Studies option);
At least 6 years working experience in library operations in a university;
Preferably 1 article in referred journal or equivalent;
Comprehensive understanding of the structure of information and retrieval
Thorough knowledge and ability to use electronic databases;
Experience in information literacy training and marketing of library and information services.
Must be a team player;
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
Must be a person of integrity; morally upright and mature;
Must be able to give attention to detail and analytical thinking;
Must possess good organizational and effective problem solving skills;
Must be able to work under minimum supervision;
He/she should be flexible and adaptable enough to work in a multicultural environment.
Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Filled Application Form (https://www.cuea.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CUEA-job-applicant-personal-information-form-1.doc) copies of relevant certificates and transcripts, and three reference letters one from the local parish to be sent to careers@cuea.edu
Apply via :
careers@cuea.edu
