The University Librarian is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the university’s library system. This role involves overseeing the collection, organization, and management of library resources, ensuring that the library meets the information needs of faculty, students, and staff, and promoting the use of information technology to enhance library services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collection Development: Develop and manage the library’s collection of print and electronic resources, ensuring that the collection meets the needs of the university’s academic and research programs.
• Library Services: Oversee the delivery of library services, including reference services, circulation services, and interlibrary loan services.
• Information Technology: Promote the use of information technology to enhance library services, including digital libraries, online databases, and library management systems.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise library staff.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the library’s budget.
• Facility Management: Oversee the maintenance and operation of the library facilities.
• External Relations: Represent the library to external stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and the community.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to identify and address their information needs.