Great
Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) is a private chartered university offering
degree and other programmes in various disciplines including Health Sciences,
Community Development, Education, Theology, Agribusiness, Business
Administration, IT among others.
The
University is looking for a highly qualified, experienced, motivated and
reputable team player to fill the following position.
University Librarian
The
successful candidate should have /be:
- An
earned PhD degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from a
recognized academic institution
- Published
a minimum of three 3 articles in peer reviewed journals
- At
least three (3) years experience as University Librarian or comparable
position in a busy organization
- Knowledge
in Library Management System
- A
registered member to a relevant professional body.
Responsibilities
The University Librarian shall report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs in carrying out the following responsibilities
The University Librarian shall report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs in carrying out the following responsibilities
- Ensure
adequate library and research resources are available to meet users’ needs
with assigned budget
- Develop,
direct and evaluate the University needs and service quality assessment
and survey of the library
- Advise
the University Management Board and other users on matters pertaining to
the library
- Implementation
of University policies and procedures relevant to the department
- Guiding
in the selection and acquisition of informational materials for teaching
and research
- Planning
and coordination of library services
- Formulation,
planning and control of the departmental budget
- Formulation
and implementation of departmental strategic plan
- Attending
to official correspondence and making reports to university regarding
operation of the library
- Preparing
periodic reports in the user development.
How to
Apply
Each
application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or
passport, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Scanned
copies of these documents must accompany the email application.
Applications should be addressed to the
Applications should be addressed to the
Vice
Chancellor, Great Lakes University of Kisumu,
Main
Campus, Off Miwani Road,
P.O.
Box 2224-40100
Kisumu.
All
applications shall clearly be marked “Application for the position of
Librarian.”
Send an electronic copy in PDF format by email to recruitment@gluk.ac.ke
Send an electronic copy in PDF format by email to recruitment@gluk.ac.ke
Applications
must be submitted on or before 23rd September 2016.
GLUK is an equal opportunity employer: Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
GLUK is an equal opportunity employer: Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.