Chief University Librarian
Full time @Kisii University posted 6 days ago in Education/Training Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 5248
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 4 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education/Training
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Qualifications Master’s Degree/PhD
Job Description
- Advert Number KSU/AC/ARSA/01/09/25
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Position: Chief University Librarian
- Experience Level Four (4) years’ working experience as Deputy University Librarian.
- Closing Date Sep 23 2025
- Department LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
- Number of Vacancies1
- Job Group Grade 15
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Research and Students Affairs)Â
Duties and Responsibilities: Chief University Librarian
An officer in this level is responsible for:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the University Library including the acquisition, processing and circulation of library materials.
- Library planning and budgeting including planning the growth of library resources, preparing the annual library budget and planning and implementing library staff training in conjunction with the Registrar (Administration, Human Resource and Central Services).
- Identifying, developing and implementing the Information and Communication Technology policy in the library in conjunction with the Director of Information and Communication Technology.
- Developing and administering library user Education programmes for members of staff and students.
- Promoting cooperation with other Libraries and Information Resource Centres and facilitating inter-library loans and the exchange of information.
- Setting technical standards for all library services within the University.
- Preparing, implementing and reviewing of the department’s strategic plan and annual work plan.
- Coordinating and managing the operations of the University Printing Press to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Conducting annual appraisal of members of staff in the department; and
- Preparing the department’s annual budget and procurement plan.
- Ensuring conformance to the requirements of management systems in the Department in conformance to ISO certification standards and aligning processes to ensure they deliver the intended outputs of the management system.
- Ensuring that all approved academic programmes of the University are well catered for in terms of books, journals, e-learning resources and other resource materials and equipment, and to develop the library into a viable repository of current academic materials and other reading materials of scholarly value.
- Any other official duties that may be assigned from time to timeÂ
Academic/ Professional Requirements: Chief University Librarian
- PhD in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized universityÂ
- At least three (3) publications in refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Four (4) years’ working experience as Deputy University Librarian.
- Be a member of Kenya Library Association or relevant professional organization in good and regular.
Application Procedure
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.
A cover letter and copies of certificates and testimonials should be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Kisii University
- O. BOX 408 – 40200
KISII
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 23rd September, 2025.
For details related to job specification and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
*Kisii University is an Equal Opportunity employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. *Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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