Africa University UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

ACU Ref: 58563
Closing Date: 25 May 2011

(A United Methodist Church Related Institution))
‘Investing in Africa’s future’

Africa University, an International Pan African and United Methodist Church Related Institution in Zimbabwe, invites applications from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the following position:

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, this is a very senior position responsible for the Jokomo/Yamada Library of Africa University. The University Librarian, who is the chief professional custodian of all academic information resources in the University, shall be responsible for the administration and safeguarding of the libraries of the University. He/she will ensure the effective operation and management of the library system by maintaining an administrative policy and managing the policy through appropriate officers. In addition, the University Librarian is responsible for strategic planning and implementation; preparation and monitoring of library budget; approving acquisitions of Library books and electronic resources; staff recruitment and development; carrying out public relations duties for the Library as well as overseeing Library fund raising activities for identified projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of a university degree, plus a Masters degree in Library and Information Science with substantial working experience in a senior position in an academic library
• He/she must be an accomplished manager with a vision, knowledge and skills to develop, organise and manage the library at the forefront of technological advances and latest developments of ICTs within the library science field, including effective use of the Internet and other electronic library information and virtual digital library system; and information management practices
• Sensitivity and commitment to living in an international and multicultural community
• Evidence of research and publications in relevant disciplines is desirable

TO APPLY:
Applications together with CV, copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at least three referees, with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration
Africa University
P. O. Box 1320
MUTARE
ZIMBABWE

OR

E-mail to: arpa@africau.ac.zw or arpasec@africau.ac.zw

Closing date for applications is 25 May 2011

For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu