Deputy University Librarian at Karatina University

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

1. Doctorate degree  in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
2. At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
3. Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.
4. Membership registration to a relevant professional body.
5. Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications.

Job Specification/Requirements for Serving Employees

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

1. Doctorate degree  in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
2. At least three (3) years work experience at Grade
3. Shown merit  and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
4. Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.
5. Membership registration to a relevant professional body.
6. Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications.

Responsibilities

Job Description

1. Impart research and   scholarship  skills  through  conducting  Information Literacy Trainings for researchers and scholars to improve research skills.
2. Participate in  negotiation  for  research  database  licenses, copyright and consortia agreements so as to avail research resources (e-journals, databases)
3. Engage in research and information related issues and publish findings so as to keep in touch  with changing information landscape.
4. Seek  research grants through competitive proposals from  external funding agencies  for research and professional work to acquire resources for research.
5. Assure  adequate library  and  research resources are  available  to meet  faculty and  student needs, within  assigned budget through policy  formulation and implementation.
6. Maintain,   enhance   and     improve   the    Library’s    integrated   learning environment, and   the  engagement of  students, faculty  and   staff  through creation and control of physical and virtual environments to enhance learning.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Partner with primary and secondary schools  in sharing information resources to improve the literacy levels in the community.
10. Train  teacher librarians in primary and  secondary schools  to enhance library development and management.
11. Participate in 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.
12. 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.
13. Participate in recruitment, training and  performance reviews  of staff so as to ensure a high level of professional service.
14. Create   library   publicity  through  library   movements,  talks,   association’s national and international committees so as to improve the library  profession.
15. Prepare proposals and library reports to university librarian to inform decision making in the library.
16. Develop  work plans  for the  library  so as to facilitate for planning for library activities.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Participate in  performance reviews  for  staff  in  liaison   with  the  university librarian through appraisals so as to ensure a high level of professional service.
20. Formulate policies  in conjunction with  the  University Librarian that  enable library share information and metadata nationally so as to enable international collaborations.
21. Coordinate the management of library  staff including task allocation, training and supervision to ensure smooth operations in the library.
22. Provide  consultancy services in the area of research, documentation, report writing  dissemination and information/knowledge management to ensure quality  research and publication.
23. Carry out administrative and other  duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior  officer