Summary: University Jobs. Laikipia University Jobs. University Librarian. Managing library operations, digital resources, and research services, requiring a Ph...

Job Details

  • Deadline: 02/10/2026
  • Company: Laikipia University
  • Location: Laikipia
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Open

Job Description

Job Title: University Librarian

Date Posted: 15/09/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Management

Employer: Laikipia University

Industry: University

Salary: Open

Location: Laikipia

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 02/10/2026

University Jobs. Laikipia University Jobs. University Librarian. Managing library operations, digital resources, and research services, requiring a PhD/Master’s in Library Science and 5 years experience.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for library planning, budgeting, and staffing in consultation with the Human Capital office as well as the office responsible for infrastructural development.
  • Be responsible for development and implementation of library policies.
  • Coordinate all the library services in the University.
  • Acquire and conserve library research materials by ensuring that the library is a viable repository of current academic materials and other reading materials of scholarly value.
  • Be responsible for the organization and operation of library services.
  • Adopt, maintain and ensure compliance with library standards.
  • Manage the provision of conducive reading space for library users.
  • Establish and facilitate the use of e-Library.
  • Perform such other duties as may be delegated or assigned by the Deputy Vice- Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs.
  • Facilitate the networking and exchange of materials with other libraries locally and internationally.
  • Make proposals for acquisition and conservation of library research materials.
  • Promote provision of library support services.
  • Be responsible for setting technical standards for all branches of the University’s library, providing the necessary centralized services and their co-ordination.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Have a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Sciences or a related field from recognized institutions
  • Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the relevant field with three (3) Publications since the last promotion plus five (5) years’ experience as Senior Librarian
  • Be a member of at least one recognized professional body
  • Be computer literate with demonstrable practical experience
  • Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at top management

How to Apply

Apply by email: recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

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