Job Ref: ZU/10/25/65
The successful candidate will be an innovative individual who not only dreams of realizing a dynamic, tech-powered environment but also possesses strong capability in actualizing ideas into actions and results. Individual talent supported by an achievement background shall be a key consideration in the recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the DVC – Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs, position holder will be responsible for;
Providing leadership to the library section of the university in terms of general administration and operations
Development and implementation of library policies
Charging and discharging library information resources to users for various information needs
Sourcing for library information materials
Providing guidance on linkages and accreditation with relevant library bodies
Advising and guiding on new library technology
Provision of quick reference and information services to users for effective use of library materials
Organization of library stock to facilitate identification and retrieval of information resources.
Processing and preparing reports of library overdue fines to ensure that the library overdue policy is enforced and up-to-date records are maintained
Verifying bibliographic details of library materials to ensure that the correct items are ordered.
Provision of library user education through orientation for new users to ensure effective use of library resources and to promote user information literacy
Cataloguing and classification of all library materials to ensure proper organization and retrieval of information
Verification and physical processing of acquired information resources to ensure the correct orders are supplied
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
A Master’s Degree in Information Science from a recognized and accredited University;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science or related field from a recognized and accredited University:
A minimum of three years’ experience as a Librarian in a University library;
Should submit evidence of relevant research publications;
Knowledge of KOHA, library accreditation requirements, and online subscription and usage;
Must be computer literate;
Must be familiar with KLISC;
Ability to work under minimum supervision;
Good customer service skills;
Problem solving and leadership skill.
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