Job Description
Deputy University Librarian (Re-Advertisement) - Grade 14 (1 Post) –
MKsU/DUL/ 03/23
Applicant should meet the following requirements:
An earned Master's degree in Information Science/ Library Science and
served as a Deputy Head of University Library for three (3) years as Senior
Librarian Grade 13 or equivalent.
Membership to a relevant professional body.
An earned Ph.D. degree will be an added advantage
Key Responsibilities.
i) Overall planning, administration and management of Library service.
ii) Developing, implementing and monitoring policies, strategies,
procedures and work plans.
iii) Manage selection, acquisition, organization and dissemination of
Library resources and services.
iv)Promotion and marketing of Library services.
v) Developing services for physically and visually impaired.
vi)Ensuring that the Library meets the needs of precise groups of users
including Post Graduate Students and Persons Living with Disability.
vii)Ensuring different Library systems and services function effectively.
viii)Participation in capacity building and mentorship of Library staff.
ix) Working in collaboration with schools to develop and implement
Information Literacy Program.
x) Planning, coordinating and assigning duties and responsibilities to
Library staff.
xi) Monitoring Library procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015
requirements.
xii) Keeping abreast with emerging Library and information trends and
especially on Knowledge management.
xiii) Promoting and developing local and international partnerships for
the benefit of the Library.
xiv) Monitoring and evaluation of Library services.