University Librarian at University of Ghana

Position Overview

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of University Librarian. The successful candidate will report to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs).

Qualifications and Attributes

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold professorial status or be qualified to be appointed as such in an academic/research institution
• Possess a higher or research degree in Librarianship/Information Studies with at least 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Demonstrate wide practical experience in all aspects of university library work and internationally acknowledged scholarship in librarianship
• Be conversant with ICT and its library applications

Key Responsibilities

The University Librarian will:

• Manage all libraries and related information and communication materials and resources of the University under the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)
• Manage the libraries and related information, communication materials and resources in accordance with rules and regulations approved by the Academic Board
• Implement or ensure the implementation of decisions of the Library Board as approved by the Academic Board
• Provide professional and administrative leadership for the University of Ghana Library System, which comprises the Balme Library and its satellite libraries

Tenure

The University Librarian will hold office for a period of three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board to the University Council and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Education/Teaching
• Location: Accra, Ghana