College Librarian - Peki College of Education

Applications are invited for the position of College Librarian.

The position / Job Description

The College Librarian has overall responsibility for the library, research and information needs of the college community. He/She provides leadership in advancing the college’s teaching and mission through a clear vision of the library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning and incorporation of emerging technology

The college librarian shall

• Serve as the professional and administrative head of the college library
• Draw up and monitor the implementation of the college library strategic plan
• Establish and maintain procedures, policies and systems that made efficient library operation
• Plan, organise, coordinate and measure the work activities of all library personnel
• Collaborate with the relevant and appropriate institutional libraries and organisations within and outside the country to attract grants for library development and be exposed to international best practices and
• Be a member of the Academic Board

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate must:

• Possess an MPHIL in library studies or information studies-related fields
• Have served as Deputy Librarian in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
• Be conversant with library records management software
• Be analytical, critical, informative and research-oriented
• Have a good character, leadership skills and a high degree of professional integrity and
• Be able to complete at least one term of years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years

Location: Peki, Volta Region