Deputy University Librarian at Bomet University College

Scale BUC 14

Responsibilities

• Manage staff in the library,
• Coordinate Library activities and services in University College
• Performance appraisal of Library staff,
• Coordinate Income Generation activities in the library
• Undertake stocktaking and weeding
• Plan, coordinate and control service delivery processes in the library
• Ensure acquisitions processes
• Undertake Statistical analysis and reporting
• Develop curricular and implement Information training and instruction
• Implement Library policies
• Ensure Information Skills Instruction and User Education
• Maintain Library inventory
• Maintain Library equipment  and facilities
• Supervise implementation of performance targets, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of results
• Undertake budget preparation and harmonization for the Library.
• Promote use and application of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to all staff and users (such as automation and digitization of services (e-Library).
• Ensure continuous evaluation of library services.
•  Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• A PhD. degree in Library and Information Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
•  Twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience
• MUST have served as a Senior Librarian I or equivalent level for at least four (4) years
•  Published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals or a book (minimum publication score 12 points).
•  Evidence of scholarship and/or research in the area of one’s specialization
•  A member of professional society/association (KLA, LA, ALA); and in good standing
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.