University Librarian - University of Ghana

The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position University Librarian, to take effect from 1st August 2023.

POSITION: UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)

DUTIES

The University Librarian shall:

• Under the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), be responsible for the management of all libraries and related information and communication materials and resources of the University.
• Manage the libraries and related information, communication materials and resources in accordance with rules and regulations approved by the Academic Board.
• Implement or ensure the implementation of decisions of the Library Board approved by the Academic Board.
• Provide professional/administrative leadership for the University of Ghana Library System which comprises the Balme Library and its satellite libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Applicants must :

• Be of professorial status or a person qualified to be appointed as such in an academic/research institution;
• Have a higher/research degree in Librarianship/Information Studies and at least 15 years relevant post-qualification experience,
• Have wide practical experience in all aspects of University Library work; and internationally acknowledged scholarship in librarianship;
• Be conversant with ICT and its Library applications

TENURE

The University Librarian shall hold office for a period of three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board to the University Council and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Location: Accra