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KarU/HR/DUL/2022


Specialization


The position of Deputy University Librarian exists to support the University Librarian in provision of leadership, administration, human resource management and budgeting for the  University Library  and  its  campuses to  ensure the  university library  achieves  its objectives.


Job Requirements for Appointment



  • Doctorate degree  in the relevant field from a recognized institution.

  • At least four (4) years relevant work experience.

  • Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

  • Membership registration to a relevant professional body.

  • Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications.


Job Specification/Requirements for Serving Employees


For promotion to this grade,  an employee must  have:-



  • Doctorate degree  in a relevant field from a recognized institution;

  • At least three (3) years work experience at Grade

  • Shown merit  and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

  • Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

  • Membership registration to a relevant professional body.

  • Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications.


Responsibilities


Job Description



  • Impart research and scholarship skills through conducting  Information Literacy Trainings for researchers and scholars to improve research skills.

  • Participate in  negotiation  for  research  database  licenses, copyright and consortia agreements so as to avail research resources (e-journals, databases)

  • Engage in research and information-related issues and publish findings so as to keep in touch with changing information landscape.

  • Seek research grants through competitive proposals from external funding agencies for research and professional work to acquire resources for research.

  • Assure adequate library and research resources are available to meet faculty and student needs, within the assigned budget through policy formulation and implementation.

  • Maintain,   enhance and improve the    Library’s integrated learning environment, and the engagement of students, faculty, and staff through the creation and control of physical and virtual environments to enhance learning.

  • Teach information management-related courses e.g.  Information literacy, communication skills;   research skills,  study skills, and other information science–related courses so as to enhance life-long learning.

  • Develop liaisons with outside institutions on  Library official commitments, both locally and internationally through partnerships, consortia, for purposes of developing the university library and information services.

  • Partner with primary and secondary schools in sharing information resources to improve the literacy levels in the community.

  • Train teacher librarians in primary and secondary schools to enhance library development and management.

  • Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of the vision, mission and objectives of  the library through policies so as to  provide strategic leadership to the university library.

  • Provide leadership in overall planning, development, organization and management of the University Library  and information services  so as to meet the mission of the library.

  • Participate in recruitment, training and  performance reviews  of staff so as to ensure a high level of professional service.

  • Create   library   publicity  through  library   movements,  talks,   association’s national and international committees so as to improve the library  profession.

  • Prepare proposals and library reports to university librarian to inform decision making in the library.

  • Develop  work plans  for the  library  so as to facilitate for planning for library activities.

  • Provide   varied,   authoritative  and   up-to-date  information resources in  all formats (physical, electronic) to all categories of users through budget controls so as to facilitate teaching, learning, research and community service.

  • Plan and manage the physical and virtual  resources and facilities in the library in  liaison  with  the  university librarian so  as  to  provide a  convenient and conducive place for study and research.

  • Participate in  performance reviews  for  staff  in  liaison   with  the  university librarian through appraisals so as to ensure a high level of professional service.

  • Formulate policies  in conjunction with  the  University Librarian that  enable library share information and metadata nationally so as to enable international collaborations.

  • Coordinate the management of library  staff including task allocation, training and supervision to ensure smooth operations in the library.

  • Provide  consultancy services in the area of research, documentation, report writing  dissemination and information/knowledge management to ensure quality  research and publication.

  • Carry out administrative and other  duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior  officer



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