Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is looking for a School Librarian. This is a high-level academic and administrative position that is in charge of giving strategic direction for the growth oversight administration and coordination of all library and information services
The School Librarian will turn the library into a modern digital-first center of knowledge that helps MUBS with its teaching learning and research goals The best candidate will be a creative information professional with a clear plan for how to use technology in library services and promote a culture of study and scholarship
Roles & Responsibilities / Main Duties
Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and make sure that the School Library and its resources are managed well and efficiently
Collection Development: Build and take care of both physical and digital library collections to help MUBS's academic and research programs
Systems Management: Create run and keep up integrated library systems and make sure that digital resources are easy to get to and work with other campus MIS
Space Planning: Plan and analyze the library's space needs to make sure it is a good place for teaching learning and research
Information Literacy: Be in charge of teaching students and staff how to use information
Partnerships: Oversee library workers and cooperate with outside groups and consortia to improve the sharing of resources
Academic Qualifications
Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Library and Information Science or a comparable discipline
A Master's degree in Library Science Information Systems or Records and Archives Management
It is required to have a PhD in Library Science Information Technology or Information Systems
Skills and Experience
At least 12 years of professional library work experience
A strong research profile with nine (9) new publications in their field of study with the applicant being the first author on at least 50% of them
You need to have experience teaching people how to use information
Must have a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) that is still good
You must be a Ugandan citizen who is less than 55 years old
The candidate must be creative motivated and have great communication and relationship management abilities
How to Apply
People who are interested should follow the normal application process for senior posts The envelope or email subject line must clearly say School Librarian and the application package must include everything that is needed People who have applied before and meet the requirements are invited to apply again Deadline for applications September 30 2025