Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
University Librarian

Salary Scale: M3
Responsible to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (AA)
Responsible for: Deputy University Librarian
Ref. No. EXT AD/APP/07/08/02
No. of Posts: 01

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To be responsible for the development, control, management and coordination of all library and information services of the University.

KEY FUNCTIONS
• Develop and implement annual activity plans and budgets for the University Library.
• Oversee the maintenance of information resources through an effective cataloguing and classification system.
• Coordinate the development of well-stocked and continually updated libraries in order to facilitate the proper functioning of the University.
• Monitor and review the performance of the libraries on the Campus and ensure that they meet international standards Library.
• Coordinate the acquisition and proper maintenance of books, serial publications, documents, audio-visual materials, electronic media resources, computer discs as well as other academic publications, equipment and information technology for the various libraries on the campus.
• Order, receive and distribute complimentary copies of books, publications and new acquisitions to specified heads of department.
• Coordinate annual stocktaking exercise in order to conduct a proper audit and accountability of all acquisitions in the library.
• Development and implementation of an effective knowledge organization system in order to ensure rapid access and retrieval of information.
• Supervise and evaluating the performance of library staff against set targets and taking corrective action whenever performance improvement is required.


KEY OUTPUTS
• Annual activity plans and budgets for the University Library. Develop and implemented
• Books, serial publications, documents, audio-visual materials, electronic media resources, computer discs as well as other academic publications, equipment and information technology for the various libraries on the campus in place.
• Development and implementation of an effective knowledge organization system in order to ensure rapid access and retrieval of information.
• Supervise and evaluating the performance of library staff against set targets and taking corrective action whenever performance improvement is required.
• Staff supervised and appraised.


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• Ph.D. in Library or Information Science.
• Being a Professor in an added advantage.
• Should have effective communication skills and proficient in computer systems including use of the e-mail and the internet.
• Should have a minimum of eight (8) years and three (3) at senior management level in a related field.
• Demonstrable computer knowledge.
• Should have high level of integrity.
• Should have publications


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified candidates must submit Five Copies of each of the following: -
• Application letter
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified Copies of the relevant academic/professional transcripts and certificates
• Copy of a Valid National Identity Card
• Names and Addresses of three referees
• The physical address, telephone contact, and email address
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application

A hard copy of the application clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number on the top right corner of the envelope addressed and delivered to: -
The University Secretary
P. O. Box 837, Fort Portal Uganda
Fort-Portal Office Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Room 03 OR Kampala Office, Block C,
Ntinda Complex Office No: GF-13, Ntinda-Kampala
Tel: +256 483 660 390

The deadline for receiving the application is by 5:00 p.m. on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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