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University Librarian
CountyLaikipiaCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-15Close date2026-10-02Experience5 yearsSourceCorporate Staffing KenyaSalaryOpen
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Laikipia University is recruiting a University Librarian to lead library planning, budgeting, staffing, policy development, and digital/e-library services. The role requires a PhD or Master’s in Library and Information Sciences or a related field, plus relevant senior-level experience. The application deadline is 02/10/2026.
- Senior management role leading all university library operations
- Requires PhD/Master’s in Library and Information Sciences or related field
- Experience requirement includes senior librarian-level service
- Deadline for applications is 02/10/2026
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, Librarian, Library and Information ScienceThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Place your strongest University Librarian evidence in the first half of your CV.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-10-02.
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- Deadline is available: 2026-10-02
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Original source 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
- Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at top management
- Note:
- For more information on the specifications/
Requirements
- of the above various positions, please visit the Laikipia University website at:
- www.laikipia.ac.ke
- ;
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain clearance from: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); Higher
Education
- Loans Board (HELB); Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI); Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and the Commission for University
- (CUE) on Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions (As applicable);
- In line with the applicable laws, those shortlisted for the interview will be required to fill the Laikipia University Consent Form for purposes of initiating the Background Checks being part of the recruitment process.
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