Chief University Librarian at Kisii University

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer in this level is responsible for:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the University Library including the acquisition, processing and circulation of library materials.
• Library planning and budgeting including planning the growth of library resources, preparing the annual library budget and planning and implementing library staff training in conjunction with the Registrar (Administration, Human Resource and Central Services).
• Identifying, developing and implementing the Information and Communication Technology policy in the library in conjunction with the Director of Information and Communication Technology.
• Developing and administering library user Education programmes for members of staff and students.
• Promoting cooperation with other Libraries and Information Resource Centres and facilitating inter-library loans and the exchange of information.
• Setting technical standards for all library services within the University.
• Preparing, implementing and reviewing of the department's strategic plan and annual work plan.
• Coordinating and managing the operations of the University Printing Press to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Conducting annual appraisal of members of staff in the department; and
• Preparing the department's annual budget and procurement plan.
• Ensuring conformance to the requirements of management systems in the Department in conformance to ISO certification standards and aligning processes to ensure they deliver the intended outputs of the management system.
• Ensuring that all approved academic programmes of the University are well catered for in terms of books, journals, e-learning resources and other resource materials and equipment, and to develop the library into a viable repository of current academic materials and other reading materials of scholarly value.
• Any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time 

Academic/ Professional Requirements

• PhD in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized university 
• At least three (3) publications in refereed journals since the last promotion.
• Four (4) years’ working experience as Deputy University Librarian.
• Be a member of Kenya Library Association or relevant professional organization in good and regular.