Job Description
JOB TITLE: SENIOR LIBRARIAN – GRADE 13: KarU/ HR/ SL/2022
The position exists to oversee the implementation of policies in campus libraries and all
other library sections, including human resource management and budget utilization
control for all library departments in campuses to facilitate smooth operation within the
library.
a. Job Description
i) Impart research and scholarship skills through conducting Information Literacy
Trainings for researchers and scholars to improve research skills.
ii) Participate in negotiation for research database licenses, copyright and
consortia agreements so as to avail research resources (e-journals, databases)
iii) Engage in research in information related issues and publish findings so as to
keep in touch with changing information landscape.
iv) Seek research grants through competitive proposals from external funding
agencies for research and professional work to acquire resources for research.
v) Assure adequate library and research resources are available to meet faculty and
student needs, within assigned budget through participation in policy
formulation and implementation.
vi) Participate in maintenance, enhancement and improvement of 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.
vii) Teach information management related courses such as Information literacy,
communication skills; research skills study skills and other information science
– related courses so as to enhance life-long learning.
viii) 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
ix) Participate in development, revision and implementation of statements of
vision, mission and objectives of the library through policies so as to provide
strategic leadership of the university library.
x) Prepare and manage campus library budget to ensure smooth running of
operations
xi) Participate in provision of leadership through overall department planning,
development, organization and management of the University Library and
information services so as to meet the mission of the library.
xii) Participate in training and performance reviews of staff so as to ensure a high
level of professional service
xiii) Participate in the academic administration of the University through
membership to university committees.
xiv) Create library publicity through library movements, talks, association’s national
and international committees so as to improve the library profession.
xv) Develop work plans for campus libraries so as to facilitate for planning for
campus library activities
xvi) prepare campus library reports to the Deputy University Librarian to facilitate
decision making
xvii) 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
xviii) Participate in development, revision and implementation of statements of
vision, mission and objectives of the library through policies so as to provide
strategic leadership of the university library.
xix) Participate in the academic administration of the University through
participation in university committees
xx) Participate in planning for physical and virtual resources and facilities in the
library so as to provide a convenient and conducive place for study and research
xxi) Participate in performance reviews for staff through appraisals so as to ensure a
high level of professional service
xxii) Formulate policies that enable library share information and metadata
nationally so as to enable international collaborations.
xxiii) Oversee departmental information services through report analysis so as to
ensure quality in service provision
a. Job Specification/Requirements for Direct Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i) Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized
institution;
ii) At least five (5) years relevant work experience.
iii) Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.
iv) Membership registration to a relevant professional body.
v) Published at least one (1) relevant refereed publications.
vi) Doctorate degree is an added advantage.
b. Job Specification/ Requirements for Serving Employees.
For promotion to this grade, an employee must have:-
i) Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
ii) At least three (3) years work experience at grade 12.
iii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
iv) Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.
v) Membership registration to a relevant professional body.
vi) Published at least one (1) relevant refereed publication.
vii) Doctorate degree is an added advantage.