Librarian - St. Francis College of Education

St. Francis College of Education, Hohoe, is a renowned public Catholic Teacher Education institution affiliated to the University of Cape Coast as part of the teacher education reform.

Job Description

The College Librarian shall:

• Serve as the Professional and Administrative Head of the College Library.
• Provide leadership in advancing the College’s teaching, learning and research mission through a clear vision of the Library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning, and demonstrate the ability to incorporate emerging technologies and sound fiscal management in engaging the College community.
• Draw and monitor the implementation of the approved College Library Strategic Plan.
• Establish and maintain procedures, policies and systems that make for effective library operation.
• Supervise staff under the College Libraries to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Libraries of the College.
• Maintain links with relevant and appropriate local and international organizations involved in library work to promote an effective and efficient library system of the college.

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate must:

• Have good character and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and leadership skills.
• Possess researched Postgraduate degree in Library or Information Science related field from a recognized tertiary institution. Membership of a relevant and
• recognized professional body is an added advantage.
• Have served as Deputy Librarian or comparable grade in a tertiary institution or similar institution/organisation for at least four (4) years.
• Be conversant with Library software or Library records management software.
• Be able to complete at least one term of four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of Sixty (60) years.

Location: Hohoe, Volta Region