University Librarian

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the University Librarian is one of the Principal
Officer Positions, and provides leadership, strategic direction and oversees the
development and implementation of the University’s overall strategic goal in the
area of library services and resources in support of the University’s implementation
of Education 5.0.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences from a reputable University;
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a reputable University;
• PhD in Library and Information Science from a reputable University is an added advantage;
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in an education institution or research institution, of which three (3) years must be at Deputy Librarian level or equivalent in a reputable institution;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of the library’s short and long-term strategic plans, programmes, and services in support of the university mission and goals;
• Initiates and oversees the development, interpretation, communication and implementation of library policies and procedures;
• Oversees the management of library resources, including developing plans for the allocation of resources;
• Directs, formulates and implements public service programmes;
• Examines book reviews, publishers’ catalogues and other selection tools in order to recommend information resources to be added to the collection;
• Initiates the formulation, implementation and review of e-library policy;
• Ensures the selection, acquisition and installation of appropriate hardware and software for the library system;
• Directs system evaluation for necessary upgrades in keeping with technological developments;
• Ensures that all important electronic information is backed up;
• Initiates the construction, development and maintenance of the library website;
• Ensures the dissemination of information on new products and services through intranet and library website;
• Supervises the designing and organisation of outreach programmes for distance learners and external users;
• Ensures that the library has adequate and relevant books and other reading materials;
• Oversees the maintenance of physical infrastructure;
• Ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources;
• Leads in the mobilisation of financial resources for the library by ensuring the development and implementation of strategies or initiatives for generating and attracting revenue from internal and external sources;
• Supervises subordinates staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the Library; and
• Ensures preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

TO APPLY
Application documents must be in a single continuous PDF file showing the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to the [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Chairperson of Council
c/o The Registrar
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P.O Box 30
Filabusi

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 06 June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.