University Librarian - Gulu University

Organisation: Gulu University

Duty

Station:  Gulu, Uganda

Reports

to: Vice Chancellor

Gulu University is a Public University

established by Statutory Instrument No. 16 of 2003. The University was set to

serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda providing knowledge

and skills and stimulating innovations in education, technology, economic

advancement and social development. The University is located in Gulu

Municipality with branches in Lira, Kitgum and Hoima districts.

Job

Summary:  The University Librarian is the Head of the

University Library. The job holder will be responsible for the development,

control, management and coordination of all library and information services of

the University. The incumbent will also be responsible for the development,

control, management and coordination of all library and information services of

the University.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Responsible

for the planning and implementing, in liaison with relevant Departments of the

University, the various projects and programs of the Library;

·        
Familiarize

him/herself with the various programs offered by the University and liaise with

the various School Heads on issues regarding the development of the Library, to

ensure that relevant information materials are provided to the University

Community;

·        
Organize

and chair meetings of the Library Committees;

·        
Keep

in constant touch with developments in the world of information to ensure that

relevant and up to date information is provided to the University staff and

students;

·        
The

incumbent will ensure the creation and maintenance of Library databases to

enable the University community have easy access to the University’s Information

Resource;

·        
Work

in liaison with other information providing Departments such as Information

Technology Department, to ensure that information to the users is provided in a

coordinated manner;

·        
In

charge of planning for Library Staff development in collaboration with the

Head, Human Resources and keep Staff abreast with developments in their

profession;

·        
Mentor

and supervise Staff and hold regular staff meetings;

·        
Perform

any other related duties, as may be necessary to ensure the provision of

efficient and effective Library and Information services in the University.

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience: 

·        
The

ideal candidate must be a Ugandan holding a Master of Library and Information

Sciences (LIS) or related discipline and a PhD in Library and Information

Sciences (LIS);

·        
A

minimum of twelve years working experience, three (3) of which must be at

Senior Management Level from a Reputable Organisation;

·        
The

applicant must be have mentored LIS professionals by teaching or supervising

their Research work and/ or setting up LIS units;

·        
The

applicant must have published at least five (5) new recognized Publications

and/ or conference papers;

·        
Excellent

track record of high integrity and leadership.

·        
Age: Between 45-55 years

All interested candidates should submit

applications with five copies of curriculum vitae and certified copies of

Certificates and transcripts, giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications,

work experience, present salary (if any),and the names of three referees with their

respective addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees

forward their recommendations to the University Secretary before the closing

date for receipt of applications.

The applications should be delivered by

hand or posted to the University Secretary, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu

or at the liaison Office at UMA Show Ground in Kampala.

Deadline:

11^th January, 2016