The University Library Systems shall be headed by a University Librarian who shall
under the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs):
1. Be responsible for the management of all libraries and related information and
communication materials and resources of the University in accordance with
guidelines, directives and decisions of the Academic Board.
2. Implement or ensure the implementation of decisions of the Library Board
approved by the Academic Board
3. Provide professional/administrative leadership for the University of Ghana
Library Systems which comprises the Balme Library and its satellite libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
a. Applicants on the academic track must be of professorial status or persons
qualified to be appointed as such in an academic/research institution. Applicants
on the professional track must be of the rank of Principal Librarian or equivalent.
b. Must have a higher/research degree in Librarianship/Information Studies and at
least 15 years relevant post-qualification experience.
c. Must have wide practical experience in all aspects of University Library work;
and,
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d. Must be conversant with ICT and its Library applications
SALARY
Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and
responsibility allowance.
TENURE
The person appointed as University Librarian must be able to hold office for a period
of four years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board,
before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for reappointment for a further term of up to four years.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the
Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy
only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should
contain the following:
i. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB
Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website
at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/.
ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or
professional certificates.
iii. A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how
the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that
will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained
in the new University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG
strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at:
https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications.