Assistant Director, Systems Librarian Grade 13 (One position) – OUK 30 views

Job Description for Assistant Director

The Open University of Kenya aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. By leveraging technology and flexible learning modes, the university seeks to accommodate a larger number of qualified students, enabling them to pursue higher education without the constraints of physical presence and limited campus capacities.

The University is established on the philosophy of quality education, technology and accessibility that advocates for inclusivity, flexibility, openness, and innovation. The philosophy makes the institution unique in addressing the Government’s national strategic needs for skills development that will drive socio-economic growth.

Assistant Director, Systems Librarian Grade 13 (One position) – OUK

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

1. Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of the Library Policy in line with the University policies and strategies so as to provide strategic leadership for the University Library;
2. Facilitate the provision of varied, authoritative, and up-to-date information resources in all formats (physical and electronic) to all categories of users so as to facilitate teaching, learning, research, and community service functions;
3. Co-ordinate the adoption and maintenance of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in information management and its operations to provide quality Library services;
4. Formulate policies to ensure the Library’s information resources are organized using internationally recognized conventions and standards for efficient access and retrieval;
5. Co-ordinate the establishment, promotion, and sustainability of quality Library services that will facilitate teaching, learning, and research;
6. Participate in the design of physical and virtual Library spaces that are adequate, standard, and conducive to the delivery of an atmosphere for scholarship;
7. Participate in staff planning for the Department to ensure appropriate staff are recruited, trained, appraised, and motivated for the delivery of high-quality services;
8. Participate in the design and delivery of information literacy and life-long learning programs to facilitate the academic success of the students;
9. Design Open, Distance, and e-learning Library services to ensure quality Library services to users outside of the physical University;
10. Coordinate outcomes assessment to ensure that the Library products are monitored and evaluated;
11. Participate in the academic administration of the Library through Library Committees or any other as appointed from time to time. 

For Assistant Director To This Grade, One MUST Have:

1. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences majoring in IT/Computer Systems/Information Systems or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. A minimum of twelve (12) years working experience and three (3) years of which should be as a Systems Librarian or its equivalent in a well-established and automated academic Library specializing in ICT Services;
3. Leadership and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively;
4. Should be conversant with Library Management Systems (e.g., KOHA), Digital repositories (e.g., D space), Online Journal Systems OJS, etc;
5. Familiarity with standards appropriate to Library applications such as MARC21 (machine-readable cataloging), HTML, SQL, MySQL, Z39.50., UNIX language;
6. Conversant with LINUX server operating system;
7. Familiarity with the Data Protection laws of Kenya;
8. Familiarity with formulation and implementation of policies and procedures, particularly in the area of systems development;
9. Ability to prepare instructional and procedural materials/manuals for staff use of the Library System’s automated resources;
10. Good organizational, interpersonal, oral (make effective oral presentations), and written communication skills.

All applicants should;

Submit their application online through the specific links provided:  Administration OUK Jobs Applications

Attach: Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating (academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts), Certified copies of Certificates, National ID, and other testimonials;

Provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees and ensure that you submit all reference letters as single scanned pdf file.

NOTE: The Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable or Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2024. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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