University Librarian Job at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN KeMU/ASA/UL/1/9/2025- GRADE MU 15 (1) POSITION
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The officer reports to Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics and Student Affairs

Duties and Responsibilities for the University Librarian:-
I. Advise the University Management Board and other university governing
organs on matters pertaining to the library.
II. 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.
III. Formulate, review and implement library policies, regulations and procedures
for smooth operations.
IV. Prepare and implement library budget
V. Oversee the acquisition of information resources to support teaching, learning
and research activities in the university.
VI. Coordinate the development and implementation of information literacy
curriculum and user education to facilitate academic success and encourage
lifelong learning.
VII. Plan and coordinate staffing, staff development and professional growth,
mentorship in the library for effective service delivery.
VIII. Coordinate compliance with the Commission for University Education
standards for library and adherence to other applicable requirements from
regulatory bodies.
IX. Liaise with faculties, schools and respective directorates to promote and
support research in the university.
X. Foster professional affiliations, collaborations and networks with library
consortium other institutions and professional bodies for value added
information services.
XI. Secretariat to the Library Committee meetings.
XII. Represent the library in the University Management Board (UMB), Senate and
Deans Committee.
XIII. Prepare and submit library reports for decision making.
XIV. Monitoring and evaluating library services performance, identifying gaps and
proposing remedial measures for improvement.
XV. Plan and conduct library orientation for all new university employees and
students from time to time to create awareness of the services offered.
XVI. Hold exhibitions, conferences, seminars and workshops to harness growth of
information and knowledge.
XVII. Represents the Library in various committees and ad hoc groups internally;
nationally, regionally and internationally as required from time to time.
XVIII. Research in the line of information sciences and knowledge management to
contribute towards the existing body of knowledge and further development
of the career.
XIX. Performing 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: -
I. Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized
institution, in addition to Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from recognized
institutions.
II. At least Fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience in a busy university library,
three (3) of which as a Deputy University Librarian.
III. Published at least three (3) relevant refereed publications since the last promotion.
IV. Evidence of leadership and management training course
V. Evidence of continuous professional development
VI. Strong leadership and management skills
VII. Proficiency in ICT skills
VIII. Membership registration with a relevant professional body.