University Librarian Career Opportunity – Kabale University (KAB)

Organisation: Kabale University (KAB)
Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda
About US:
Kabale
University (KAB) was established as a not-for-profit community institution in
2002 and it has transformed from a private into a public University. Kabale
University is, therefore, a unique institution, enjoying the status of being
the first ever institution of its kind in Uganda, to metamorphose from private
to public – and having been granted a Charter – the last stage of accreditation
by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
Job Summary: The University Librarian will be responsible for
the development, control, management and coordination of all library and
information services of the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Develop and implement annual activity plans
    and budgets for the University Library
  • Oversee the maintenance of information
    resources through an effective cataloguing and classification system
  • Keenly monitor and review the performance of
    the library to ensure adherence to international standards.
  • Coordinate annual stock taking, and ensure
    accountability of all acquisitions in the Library
  • The jobholder will also develop and implement
    an effective knowledge organization system in order to ensure rapid access
    and retrieval of information. 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a PhD in Library and
    Information Science from a recognized Institution. In special
    circumstances, a holder of Master’s Degree with extensive experience in
    similar post may be considered.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in the
    management of library / information resources, senior in a
    University/Tertiary Institution setting.
How to Apply:
All
candidates are encouraged to send their applications, with copies of detailed
typed Curriculum Vitae, giving full details of applicants’ education and
qualifications, work experience, present salary, postal and telephone contacts,
names and telephone contacts of three referees, and copies of transcripts and
certificates, should be sent to:
The
University Secretary
Kabale
University
Kikungiri
Campus
P.O
Box 317 Kabale, Uganda.
Deadline: 25th April 2016
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