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Job Title:  University Librarian (Re-advertised)

Organisation: Gulu University

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

Reports to: Vice-Chancellor

About Organisation:

Gulu University is a Public University established by Statutory Instrument No. 31 of 2003. The University was set to serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda; provide knowledge and skills; and stimulate innovations in education, technology, economic advancement and social development. The University is in Gulu City with study centres in Kitgum and Kotido Districts, Hoima City; and a Constituent College Project in Moroto District.

Job Summary:   To provide professional leadership in the management and coordination of all Library and Information Management Services of the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the development and review of rules, regulations and guidelines for accessing books and other library materials in the University Library.
• Coordinates the acquisition process of books and other library materials in liaison with the academic departments and procurement Unit of the University.
• Develops guidelines governing the archival and retrieval of historic, fragile or intrinsically valuable materials of the University.
• Coordinates the review, up-dating and development of university policies, procedures and practices governing cataloguing of the University library materials in line with internationally acceptable practices and procedures.
• Liaises with the Security Office of the University to ensure security and safety of the University Library, in line with the University safety and security policies, procedures and practices.
• Coordinates training across the system to ensure that core procedures and practices are known  and understood by the staff and students.
• Assesses the workplace and work activities for significant health and safety risks through organizing safety inspections and audits.
• Coordinates the development and presents the library work plans and budgets to the relevant offices for incorporation into the overall University work plan and budget.
• Represents the University at national and international fora aimed at addressing issues and concerns of access and sharing of printed and electronically organized information.
• Requisitions and accounts for the resources of the University library in accordance with the operating policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must possess the following:

• PhD in any of the following disciplines: Library and Information Science, or Information Systems, or Information Technology, or Library Science or a related field from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Master’s  Degree  in  any  of  the  following  disciplines:   Library  and  Information  Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology or Library Science or Records and Information Management, or a related field from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• An honours Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:  Library and Information Science, or Information Systems, or Library Science or Records and Information Management or a related field from a reputable institution of higher learning;
• Five (5) scholarly publications in recognised peer reviewed journals.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to network effectively.
• Team building skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good persuasive and collaborative leadership, enterprising and innovative with commitment to institutional growth and development, concern for quality, standards, and ethics and integrity.
• Practical knowledge of current issues and technology trends in academic Librarianship.
• Practical experiences in financial management, budgeting and accountability.
• WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of (08) years’ work experience in a Library setting, five (5) of which must have been at a senior level, preferably in a reputable higher education institution.
• AGE LIMIT: The applicant must be fifty-five (55) years old or below at the time of application.

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:

• Letter expressing interest in the job;
• Recent passport size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
• A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates;
• Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable);
• Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
• Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, either in hard copy or using the email address us@gu.ac.ug
• Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00pm on Friday 20th December 2024.

The University Secretary

Gulu University

P.O. Box 166, Gulu City

Please Note

• Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
• Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents will not be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 20th December 2024 by 5:00pm

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