Zetech University Chief Librarian Job in Kenya

Zetech University Chief Librarian Job in Kenya

Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business programmes, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.Our Mission is to provide holistic education and foster a culture of integrity, hard work, research innovation and creativity towards problem solving and lifelong skills.
We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Chief Librarian
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the University Registrar - Academic Affairs, the position holder will, among other duties, be responsible for:

Providing leadership to the library section of the university in terms of general administration and operations

Development and implementation of library policies Charging and discharging library information resources to users for various information needs

Sourcing for library information materials

Providing guidance on linkages and accreditation with relevant library bodies

Advice and guide on new library technology

Provision of quick reference and information services to users for effective use of library materials

Organization of library stock to facilitate identification and retrieval of information resources.

Processing and preparing reports of library overdue fines to ensure that the library overdue policy is enforced and up-to-date records are maintained

Verifying bibliographic details of library materials to ensure that the correct items are ordered.

Provision of library user education through orientation for new users to ensure effective use of library resources and to promote user information literacy

Cataloguing and classification of all library materials to ensure proper organization and retrieval of information

Verification and physical processing of acquired information resources to ensure the correct orders are supplied.Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Masters degree in Library and Information studies from a recognized university

At least 3 years’ recent relevant professional experience preferably in a tertiary institution or higher educational environment

Knowledge of KOHA, library accreditation requirements, and online subscription and usage

Must be computer literate

Must be familiar with KLISC

Ability to work under minimum supervision

Good customer service skills

Problem solving and leadership skillsInterested applicants to send their applications including an updated CV, indicating current and expected salary and names of three referees, their email addresses and telephone numbers to the undersigned, not later than19th December 2014:
The Human Resource Manager,
via Email address: vacancies@zetech.ac.ke
Website: Zetech University Chief Librarian Job in Kenya
Zetech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.