Job Description: Responsibilities & Requirements
The Governing council of Cape Coast Technical University Announces the Executive Search for hardworking, resourceful and visionary persons for the following position: Librarian
The Position/Function:
- The Librarian is the Head of the University Library and reports to the Vice-Chancellor in the management of the Library.
- He/She is responsible for the provision of adequate, relevant and up-to-date reading, and audio-visual materials to support teaching, learning, research, innovation and community service functions of the University.
- He/She provides leadership in advancing the University's teaching, research and innovation mission through a clear vision of the Library's role.
- He/She provides comprehensive strategic planning, incorporating of emerging technology, sound fiscal management and engagement of all members of the University community.
- He/She ensures the maintenance of a good environment for reading and learning in all libraries of the University.
- He/She exercises professional and administrative supervision over staff of the University libraries and ensures the efficient and effective running of the libraries of the University.
- He/She shall, in conjunction with the Library Committee, and subject to approval by the Academic Board, formulate policies for the maximum development and utilization of the libraries of the University.
- He/She shall represent the Library in contacts with Administration and committees of the University.
- He/She she collaborate and maintain linkages 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.
- He/She shall perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor.
Terms of Appointment:
- The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University consistent with the Technical Universities, Act 2016 (Act 922) as amended and Statutes of Cape Coast Technical University.
- The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.
The Person
He/She must:
- Possess a minimum of research Master's degree in Library or Information Science related studies. A PhD in Library Science or Studies is preferable
- Have served as a Deputy Librarian in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/ organisation for at least six (6) years.
- Have a minimum of fifteen (15) cumulative publications.
- Be a scholar and a member of a Professional Body in Librarianship/Information Science_
- Be computer literate and be conversant with Library Software.
- Demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism,
- Be innovative and knowledgeable in procedures on the implementation of new technologies and Library services.
- Be able to ensure that adequate Library and research resources are available to meet faculty and student needs within assigned budget.
Location: Cape Coast
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The Governing council of Cape Coast Technical University Announces the Executive Search for hardworking, resourceful and visionary persons for the following position: Librarian
The Position/Function:
- The Librarian is the Head of the University Library and reports to the Vice-Chancellor in the management of the Library.
- He/She is responsible for the provision of adequate, relevant and up-to-date reading, and audio-visual materials to support teaching, learning, research, innovation and community service functions of the University.
- He/She provides leadership in advancing the University's teaching, research and innovation mission through a clear vision of the Library's role.
- He/She provides comprehensive strategic planning, incorporating of emerging technology, sound fiscal management and engagement of all members of the University community.
- He/She ensures the maintenance of a good environment for reading and learning in all libraries of the University.
- He/She exercises professional and administrative supervision over staff of the University libraries and ensures the efficient and effective running of the libraries of the University.
- He/She shall, in conjunction with the Library Committee, and subject to approval by the Academic Board, formulate policies for the maximum development and utilization of the libraries of the University.
- He/She shall represent the Library in contacts with Administration and committees of the University.
- He/She she collaborate and maintain linkages 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.
- He/She shall perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor.
Terms of Appointment:
- The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University consistent with the Technical Universities, Act 2016 (Act 922) as amended and Statutes of Cape Coast Technical University.
- The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.
The Person
He/She must:
- Possess a minimum of research Master's degree in Library or Information Science related studies. A PhD in Library Science or Studies is preferable
- Have served as a Deputy Librarian in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/ organisation for at least six (6) years.
- Have a minimum of fifteen (15) cumulative publications.
- Be a scholar and a member of a Professional Body in Librarianship/Information Science_
- Be computer literate and be conversant with Library Software.
- Demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism,
- Be innovative and knowledgeable in procedures on the implementation of new technologies and Library services.
- Be able to ensure that adequate Library and research resources are available to meet faculty and student needs within assigned budget.
Location: Cape Coast