Chief Librarian

Responsibilities:

Library Administration and Leadership:

• Plan, organise, and direct all library operations and services.
• Develop and implement policies, systems, and procedures for effective library management.
• Supervise professional and non-professional library staff and promote their development.
• Manage library budgets, acquisitions, and resource allocation efficiently.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment that fosters study, research, and academic excellence.

Resource Development and Management:

• Oversee the selection, acquisition, cataloguing, classification, and preservation of all library materials—print and digital.
• Ensure balanced and current collections that reflect the institution’s teaching and research priorities.
• Coordinate the development of digital libraries and online databases.
• Maintain proper inventory and ensure the security and integrity of library collections.

Academic and Research Support:

• Provide academic staff and students with access to information resources that enhance learning and research outcomes.
• Conduct information literacy and research skills training for staff and students.
• Collaborate with academic departments to identify and meet resource needs.
• Support research and publication initiatives through reference services, bibliographic assistance, and citation management tools.

ICT and Digital Transformation:

• Promote the automation and digitisation of library services using modern information technologies.
• Manage integrated library management systems (ILMS) and digital repositories.
• Ensure access to e-journals, e-books, and online research databases.
• Implement digital preservation strategies for institutional knowledge and archives.

Policy, Planning, and Compliance:

• Formulate and review library policies and strategic development plans in line with institutional goals.
• Ensure compliance with standards set by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and other regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the preparation of institutional accreditation documents and reports.
• Advise the Provost and Governing Council on library development and policy matters.

Collaboration and External Relations:

• Foster partnerships with local and international libraries, consortia, and research networks.
• Seek external funding and grants for library development and digitisation projects.
• Represent the institution at library associations, seminars, and professional conferences.
• Promote the visibility and relevance of the library within and outside the institution

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in library and information science (PhD preferred).
• Minimum of 12 years professional library experience, with 5 years in a senior position.
• Experience in e-library systems, digital cataloguing, and academic database management.
• Familiarity with KOHA, DSpace, and integration of e-library resources with Moodle and Google Scholar.
• Proficiency in online research and Open Educational Resources (OER) management.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of library systems, metadata standards, and digital resources.
• Ability to plan strategically and manage budgets effectively.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and research support.