Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
5. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 5.1 Sub-Librarian (1 Post)
The Sub-Librarian is responsible for the development, implementation and management of information services. He/she reports to the Librarian and assumes responsibility for the Library in the absence of the Librarian and Deputy Librarian. The Sub-Librarian information services will act as the team leader in developing, implementing, and in both, print and electronic environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Responsible for coordinating and teaching students and staff on information literacy skills, accessing information resources, use of referencing tools and copyright issues; -Investigates, assesses, and implements new information technologies to enhance library service delivery; -Develops and maintains the Library collection including selecting materials, and weeding out outdated or irrelevant materials; -Develops and manages user registration, user orientation, and user education programmes; -Educates and trains subordinate staff as well as library patrons in the use of new resources and new applications of technology as they are introduced; -Supervises staff and conducts periodic staff performance evaluations; -Assists in library quality assurance, the development of policies and standard operating procedures; -Communicates, interprets and oversees the enforcement of library policies; -Tabulating monthly, quarterly statistics on patrons’ registration, acquisitions, library resources usage, etc., as may be required by the Librarian; -Serving on committees of the University on behalf of the University Librarian; -Performs any other library-related duties as assigned by the Librarian or immediate supervisor.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Qualifications and Experience
-A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least three (3) years post-qualification experience at the Assistant/Senior Assistant Librarian level in a university library; -The applicants must possess excellent management and supervisory skills. -In-depth appreciation of information and digital skills literacy is a prerequisite.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 5 August 2024.For more information, phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
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