Vacancy title:
Deputy University Librarian

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Management, Computer & IT, Colleges, Universities & Schools]

Jobs at:
Kibabii University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 19 2025

Duty Station:
Kibabii University - Main Campus, Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 306 | Bungoma | Bungoma | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Master's Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor's Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Served in the grade of Senior Librarian Grade 13 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Published two (2) articles in peer reviewed journals;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional and administrative ability required for efficient performance of duties at this level;
• Registered with relevant professional body; and
• PhD degree will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy University Librarian will be responsible to University Librarian. Duties responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Standardizing of cataloging, classification, indexing and dissemination of information;
• Coordinating of unified list of periodicals in the University's information centres libraries;
• Managing the establishment of Library Information Centres in the institution;
• Supervising, guiding and counseling of library staff;
• Monitoring publishing trends to advise on procurement of latest library information materials;
• Communicating and interpreting library policies, procedures, to users;
• Coordinating, weeding and discarding of library materials;
• Facilitating cataloguing of data for library materials in line with established international standards;
• Providing input in the development and review of library technical service manual;
• Preparing work plans and quarterly reports for the library;
• Managing the library web site;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of the Library management system;
• Ensuring that service points function effectively; and
• Promoting innovation and keeping abreast with new technological trends.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Method of Application

Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents

Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE)

Successful candidates shall be required to submit the following documents:

• Clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Clearance from a Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Criminal Investigation Department - (Certificate of Good Conduct).

All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:

• Six (6) hard Copies; and
• Electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent by 5pm EAT Friday, 19th December, 2025.

The Six (6) hard Copies must be submitted on or before Friday, 19th December, 2025 and be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,
Bungoma

OR

Dropped at:
Kibabii University - Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 306

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