Job Title: Librarian
Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Christian
University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was
promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained
clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local
chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.
Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was
promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained
clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local
chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.
Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Job Summary: The Librarian will be responsible for the
diversified library work necessary for the smooth operation of the UCU Kampala
Campus Library. Responsible for liaising with academic staff, service
development, collection development, classification and cataloguing of library
materials. Responsible for overseeing the entire circulation activity and
general administration of the branch Library.
diversified library work necessary for the smooth operation of the UCU Kampala
Campus Library. Responsible for liaising with academic staff, service
development, collection development, classification and cataloguing of library
materials. Responsible for overseeing the entire circulation activity and
general administration of the branch Library.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the University Librarian, co-ordinates and
manages the Kampala Campus Library information services. - Provides and manages an array of information services to patrons,
including general and subject-specific services, with differentiated
services to academics, postgraduates and undergraduates. - Liaison and collaboration with the faculties to determine
information and training needs. - Ensures that the library provides quality research and information
services to its patrons. - Oversees the collection development function for the Kampala Campus
Library including: selection; ordering; weeding; regularly liaises with
Main Library Acquisitions and Cataloguing units. - Ensures that electronic and other resources are available, promoted,
used and appropriately evaluated and prioritized for various patrons’
needs. - Provides training and instruction in the use of information
resources to both postgraduate and undergraduate students in the Library
and elsewhere. - Maintains an appropriate library environment and ensures adherence
to library rules and regulations. - Supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff.
- Serves as a Christian role model to students by actions, words and
lifestyle. - Performs any other related duties as assigned based on the Library
needs, interests, and expertise.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information
Science or related field such as Management of Information Science,
Management of Information Systems, Information Studies, Publishing or
Information Technology. A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information
Science (LIS) from a recognized institution of higher learning. - A minimum of two years of work experience in academic library, one
of this as Library Assistant. - Minimum of accumulated experience of at least two years in the management
of library /information resources. - Good skills in computer literacy and familiarity in Library systems.
- Evidence of continuing education courses related to
library/information management. - Strong customer focus.
- Commitment to goals of professional growth through evidence of
continuing education courses related to library /information management. - Mature Christian commitment and good modeling of Christian community
standards.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send two (2) copies of an
application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, three references
and two (2) copies of certified academic and professional certificates and
transcripts
qualified and interested candidates should send two (2) copies of an
application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, three references
and two (2) copies of certified academic and professional certificates and
transcripts
All online
applications must be sent in one PDF attachment.
applications must be sent in one PDF attachment.
Send to:
The Director, Human
Resource & Administration
Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian
University
University
P.O. Box 4, Mukono,
Pilkington Building
Pilkington Building
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deadline: 20th December 2018 by 5:00pm
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