Highlights:
- The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences, Science and Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. At 62 years old, the institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders who have aided in catapulting regional development. In furtherance of its mission to unlock West Indian potential for economic and cultural growth, the University of the West Indies (UWI) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Campus Librarian at the Mona Campus.
- The ideal candidate should be a dynamic leader with an understanding of current issues in academic librarianship and a clear vision of the Library as a knowledge centre. The appointee is expected to develop the University’s Library Network and participate in decision making at the Campus Management level.
- The ideal candidate must possess:
- Strong management skills and the ability to provide effective leadership for a team of professional and support staff in the Library;
- Working experience of current and emerging trends in ICT technologies which impact on the provision of modern Library services.
- Experience promoting Library services in various forum.
- Knowledge of technological advances and demonstrated capacity to develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance services provided by the University Library;
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
- Applicants should have an accredited MLS degree or equivalent. A second degree at the doctoral level would be an advantage;
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic or research library;
- A strong record of distinguished publications;
- Evidence of scholarly/professional activity or other distinguished contribution to the field of Library/Information Science would be an asset.
- The successful applicant will be expected to assume duties by September 1, 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter. Detailed applications giving i) full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata; and ii) the names, titles, mailing and e-mail addresses, fax and telephone numbers of three (3) referees should be sent as soon as possible to the:
UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR,
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION,
THE VICE CHANCELLERY,
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES,
MONA,
E-mail: (oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm) or
Fax: (876) 977-1422.
The University of the West Indies thanks all applicants however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Deadline Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
- View Further Particulars Document
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