College Librarian - Wesley College of Education

The Wesley College of Education Governing Council invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the following vacancy as College Librarian

Job Summary

• The College Librarian provides leadership in advancing the college’s teaching and research mission through a clear vision of the library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning, incorporation of emerging technology, sound fiscal management and engagement of all members in the college community
• He or she overall responsibility for library, research and information needs of the college community

Responsibilities and duties

• Drawing up and monitoring implementation of college library strategic plan
• Directing and coordinating the components of the library i.e staff, services, collections and external relations
• Establishing and maintaining procedures, policies and systems that make for efficient library operation
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and measuring the work activities of all library personnel
• Representing the library in contacts with administration and committees of the college
• Collaborating with the relevant and appropriate institutional libraries and organizations within and outside the country in order to keep up with development trends and attain exposure to developed systems

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must possess postgraduate degree in a library and information related field.
• He/She must have served as Deputy librarian in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for least 4 years

Applicant must also be:

• Analytical, critical, informative and research oriented
• Able to complete at least one term of 4 years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60

Location: Kumasi