University Librarian at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Duties and Responsibilities for the University Librarian:

• Advise the University Management Board and other university governing organs on matters pertaining to the library.
• Provide visionary leadership in the strategic planning, development, and management of library infrastructure to ensure alignment with institutional goals while fostering innovation, accessibility, and operational excellence.
• Formulate, review and implement library policies, regulations and procedures for smooth operations.
• Prepare and implement library budget.
• Oversee the acquisition of information resources to support teaching, learning and research activities in the university.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of information literacy curriculum and user education to facilitate academic success and encourage lifelong learning.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, staff development and professional growth, mentorship in the library for effective service delivery.
• Coordinate compliance with the Commission for University Education standards for library and adherence to other applicable requirements from regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with faculties, schools and respective directorates to promote and support research in the university.
• Foster professional affiliations, collaborations and networks with library consortiums, other institutions and professional bodies for value added information services.
• Serve as Secretariat to the Library Committee meetings.
• Represent the library in the University Management Board (UMB), Senate and Deans Committee.
• Prepare and submit library reports for decision making.
• Monitor and evaluate library services performance, identify gaps and propose remedial measures for improvement.
• Plan and conduct library orientation for all new university employees and students from time to time to create awareness of the services offered.
• Hold exhibitions, conferences, seminars and workshops to harness growth of information and knowledge.
• Represent the Library in various committees and ad hoc groups internally, nationally, regionally and internationally as required from time to time.
• Conduct research in the line of information sciences and knowledge management to contribute towards the existing body of knowledge and further development of the career.
• Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Students Affairs or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute.

Minimum Requirements

For appointment to this position, the ideal candidate MUST have:

• Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution, in addition to Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from recognized institutions.
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience in a busy university library, three (3) of which as a Deputy University Librarian.
• Published at least three (3) relevant refereed publications since the last promotion.
• Evidence of leadership and management training course.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in ICT skills.
• Membership registration with a relevant professional body.