Principal Librarian

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at supervisory level;
  
• Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Information Studies, Business and IT, Library Studies, or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Information Studies, Business and IT, Library Studies, or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
  
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
  
• Membership to a professional body;
  
• Proficiency in computer application;
  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
  

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at supervisory level;
  
• Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Information Studies, Business and IT, Library Studies, or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Information Studies, Business and IT, Library Studies, or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
  
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
  
• Membership to a professional body;
  
• Proficiency in computer application;
  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
  

• Implementing measures to enhance efficient Library services at the Council;
  
• Preparing Library work programs and budget;
  
• Designing and implementing regulations, procedures, and programs for the Council’s library systems;
  
• Overseeing the development and supervision of library staff;
  
• Establishing collaborations and partnerships with other Libraries and Resource Centres for information sharing (e-library);
  
• Planning and coordinating library services and programs;
  
• Assessing and developing library collection and resources;
  
• Developing outreach programs as part of the Knowledge sharing strategy in the Council;
  
• Providing professional and technical information on targeted areas of staff based on wide readership experience;
  
• Creating and maintaining the Council’s repository;
  
• Developing and maintaining the Council’s knowledge management system;
  
• Creating communities of practice for staff and stakeholders;
  
• Overseeing the development and review of library policies within the Council and evaluating their effectiveness;
  
• Carrying out inquiries, studies, and research on matters relating to emerging library operations and trends;
  
• Coordinating the preparation of annual library resources procurement plans.