Senior Librarian – Acquisition and Planning (Internal Advert) at KCA University (KCAU)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate procedures for the development of library collections.
• Oversee library materials acquisitions and monitor expenditures.
• Develop, plan and evaluate the instructions and information Literacy schedules for both online and in-person users.
• Responsible for the analysis and implementation of library acquisitions.
• Provide leadership to the library team to help in maintaining and keeping the library collection current and useful to the user community.
• In consultation with the Head of Library Services, prepare library information resources budget estimates.
• Participate in consortium committees, and monitor communications to implement and coordinate changes in policies and procedures.
• Coordinate collection development approval plans. Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Receive request for library materials and performs pre-order research and verification of bibliographic data.
• Review and analyze collections, conduct collection evaluation, and assess collection strengths and weaknesses in all subject areas. Collect annual usage and collect usage statistics.
• Monitor and respond to patron suggestions for items to purchase by ordering the material and sending e-mail responses.
• Verifies status of orders and invoices.
• Maintain acquisition data and statistics.
• Provide leadership for the Information Literacy function of the Library.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s in library and Information Sciences from a recognized University
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a University Library

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge in Library Management, automation, and E-Library services.
• Information Literacy competence.
• Ability to deal with readers and colleagues in a friendly, proactive, and friendly manner.
• Demonstrated Supervisory skills
• Good knowledge of acquisition procedures

Deadline: 31th August 2022