Chief Librarian (Manager 2) - Research

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and information studies.
  
• Master’s Degree in Library Studies and Information Science is an added advantage.
  

Work Experience

• At least eight (8) years working in a library set up with at least five (5) years at a job with similar professional complexity in an e-library environment.
  

Strategic Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality library services to staff in support of the Bank’s mandate and mission and be constantly innovating to the information needs of users.
  
• To provide a world-class archive that should enable the Bank staff access the institutional memory from any of the workstations, as well as maintain a strong records management program to assure the capture and preservation of that memory.
  
• Provide professional leadership in the modernization of the Bank libraries.
  
• Custodian of all library information resources Bank wide.
  
• Develop and deliver innovative library products and services to accommodate the changing information needs of the Bank.
  
• Provide staff with policies, guidelines and tools to effectively manage access to information resources.
  
• Assure the accessibility of the Bank history through the organisation and preservation of historical documentation, including developing cutting edge digital preservation methodologies.
  

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the library staff, direct, plan, supervise and co-ordinate activities in the Section.
  
• Oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance and upgrades of integrated library security management software and library security management systems.
  
• Deliver library content electronically to desktops of staff, Bank wide, and support the use of those resources with outreach, training and reference services.
  
• In charge of the library inventory management.
  
• Develop management information processing and dissemination strategies to enhance information access and use.
  
• Manage and resolve staff queries
  
• Develop, implement and update Library collection management policy, guidelines and operational manual to enhance service delivery.
  
• Prepare the Library annual budgets, performance tools and log frames, Risk management and Business Continuity Plans.
  
• Reference services and client relations (both external and internal customers).
  
• Carry out user needs assessment.
  
• Supervise the print and distribution of the Department’s publications including the Bank’s Annual Report, Quarterly Economic Reviews and Statistical Bulletins.
  

Other Responsibilities

• Training on access and use of e-resources.
  
• Oversee training of Library staff, ensure adherence to Library policies and effective client service.
  
• Liaise with other financial sector regulators libraries as well other relevant institutions to enhance information service delivery to Bank staff.
  
• Attend/participate in workshop/conferences on behalf of CBK Libraries.
  
• Any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.