Job
Profile: Chief
Librarian
Location: Kiambu County
The
Chief Librarian would need to Job Description:
- Provide
strategic direction and leadership in advancing the Institute’s teaching
and research mission through the adoption of emerging technologies and
sound fiscal management. Library activities include leading the review,
formulation and implementation of progressive library policies, practices,
initiatives and processes to support the Institute’s mission and goals and
meet its vision and objectives.
- Ensure
cost effectiveness in all aspects of library operations.
- Generate
innovative ideas; assume leadership in areas of acquisition,
dissemination, and preservation of knowledge; develop and implement a
vision for the library in support of school strategic plan and build a
strong and effective team within the library; strengthen communication and
information flow between the library and School community, manage the
library’s multifaceted operations strategically.
- Work
towards building positive and compelling workplace culture at the Resource
Centre. This includes the Libraries in Kindergarten, Junior and
Senior Schools.
- Supervise
Assistant Librarians, Senior Executives, students and other members of
staff of the School.
- Role
& Responsibilities:
- Develop
effective print and electronic resources, services, facility, and manage
budget and human resources.
- Manage
a complex physical and virtual environment to deliver information services
and preserve information in all formats.
- Plan
and arrange to provide course integrated and stand-alone library
instruction sessions for individuals and groups.
- Create
career paths for the library staff.
- As
an outreach effort, lead the function of marketing the library’s print and
electronic resources and provide services to the community by responding
to changing information needs.
- Develop
and provide personalized and web-based services to the community.
- Meet
with faculty to plan and develop classes, assignments, and activities for
course integrated library instruction.
- Build
cooperative relationships with all staff on campus as an advocate for the
library.
- Serve
as an advisor on all aspects relating to library operations.
Educational
qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma
in Library and Information Science or Information Specialist
- Should
have more than 8 years of service in a leading National and International
Libraries/Resources Center serving a large audience in various
disciplines.
- In
addition to Library and Information Science, a candidate having knowledge
of management, marketing and implementation of services using Information
Technology tools may be preferred.
- To
have worked in a learning Institution and familiarity with the upcoming
Curriculum Reforms in Education Sector.
How to
Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing@gmail.com on or before 29th July 2016
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Chief Librarian’