Deputy University Librarian at Co-operative University of Kenya

GRADE 14 REF: CUK/NT/UL/DUL/5/21(1)

Remuneration

1. Basic Salary per month: Kshs. (135, 859/= – 189, 813/=)
2. House Allowance per month: Kshs . ( 62, 658/=)

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must possess a PhD degree in Library Information Science or related field from a recognized institution;
• Must possess at least ten (10) years of experience in an Academic Library, three (3) of which must be at a Senior Level (Having served substantively at Grade 13 or comparable position and above) with a proven track record of exemplary performance;
• Must be conversant with Library Management Systems especially KOHA and D space, EZ-proxy;
• Must have published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications since the last promotion/appointment;
• Must exhibit excellent knowledge in different library services;
• Must demonstrate organizational, management and leadership skills;
• Must demonstrate knowledge of different library technologies and current trends;
• Must demonstrate knowledge of assistive technologies for visually challenged persons;
• Must possess experience in offering Library information skills;
• Must possess excellent customer service skills;
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Library of Congress Classification scheme;
•  Must have attended relevant workshops and conferences;
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body; and
• Possession of any other relevant qualifications will be an added advantage.

OR

• Must possess a Masters degree in Library Information Science or related field from a recognized institution;
• Must possess at least fifteen (15) years of experience in an Academic Library, three (3) of which must be at a Senior Level (Having served substantively at Grade 13 or comparable position and above) with a proven track record of exemplary performance;
• Must be conversant with Library Management Systems especially KOHA and D space, EZ-proxy;
• Must have published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications since the last promotion/appointment;
• Must exhibit excellent knowledge in different library services;
• Must demonstrate organizational, management and leadership skills;
• Must demonstrate knowledge of different library technologies and current trends;
• Must demonstrate knowledge of assistive technologies for visually challenged persons;
• Must possess experience in offering Library information skills;
• Must possess excellent customer service skills;
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Library of Congress Classification scheme;
• Must have attended relevant workshops and conferences;
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body; and
• Possession of any other relevant qualifications will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assisting the University Librarian in the overall planning, administration and management of library service;
2. Developing, implementing and monitoring policies, strategies, procedures and work plans;
3. Management selection, acquisition, organization and dissemination of library resources and services;
4. Promotion and marketing of Library services;
5. Developing services for physically and visually challenged;
6. Ensuring that the library meets the needs of precise groups of users including Postgraduate students and disabled students;
7. Ensuring different library systems and services function effectively;
8. Participation in capacity building and mentorship of library staff;
9. Working in collaboration with schools to develop and implement Information Literacy Program;
10. Planning, coordinating and assigning duties and responsibilities to library staff;
11. Monitoring Library procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements;
12. Keeping abreast with emerging Library and information trends and especially on Knowledge management;
13. Promoting and developing local and international partnerships for the benefit of the library;
14. Monitoring and evaluation of library services;
15. Corporate Social Responsibility;
16. Any other duty as assigned by the University Librarian