The position/Job Description

• The College Librarian has overall responsibility for library, research and information needs of the college community.
• He/She provides leadership in advancing the college's teaching and mission through a clear vision of the library's role, comprehensive strategic planning and incorporation of emerging technology.

The College Librarian shall:

• Serve as the professional and administrative head of the college library
• Draw up and monitor the implementation of college library strategic plan
• Establish and maintain procedures, policies and systems that made efficient library operation
• Plan, organise, coordinate and measure the work activities of all library personnel
• Collaborate with the relevant and appropriate institutional libraries and organisations within the outside the country to attract grants for library development and be exposed to international best practices and
• Be a member of the academic board

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must:

• Possess a postgraduate degree in library or information related field
• Have served as Deputy Librarian in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
• Be conversant with library records management software
• Be analytical, critical, information and research oriented professional integrity and
• Be able to complete a least one term of 4 years before attaining a compulsory retirement age of 60 years

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Prospective candidates should submit applications with the following:

• Application Letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae indicating names and addresses of three referees
• Copies of educational and other professional certificates

Please note:

• Candidates should request 2 referees to submit sealed reports on them directly to the address below
• 6 copies sets of the application dossier must be submitted in hard copies
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Applications should be submitted in hard copy and address to:

The Chairperson
Search Committee
St. Louis College of Education
Post Office Box 3041
Kumasi - Ashanti

Or For clarification, send via email to:

slcesearchcommittee.p@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 November, 2020