Senior Librarian at Machakos University

GRADE 13
REF: MKsU/ANP/6/17

Job Description

This position reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and Student Affairs (DVC/AS and is responsible for contributing to the management, delivering and development of high quality, user focused and cost effective user services within the University Library.

Librarian Job Responsibilities

• Line-manage designated colleagues, contribute to identification of staffing needs, and lead on staff induction, appraisal and development within the library.
• Manage the effective deployment of staff to service points and functional areas.
• Participate in the delivery of face-to-face and online enquiry services.
• Develop, manage and participate in the delivery of student induction programs.
• Participate in the delivery of communication skills programs and the development of teaching support materials.
• Ensure the application of University library policies, procedures and guidelines in all aspects of operations and service delivery.
• Support and contribute to the development of relevant modules of the Library Management System ensuring that the capabilities of the system are fully exploited to the benefit of library users.
• Participate in management of the premises, ensuring safe, clean and well-maintained environments, equipment and facilities, and liaising with internal and external service suppliers, as necessary.
• Contribute to overall collection management and development.
• Engage in service development by participating in library management team.
• Contribute to liaison with academic program areas, as appropriate.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the grade.