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University Librarian – Calvin McKain Library

Academics Affairs Division - Calvin McKain Library

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The University Librarian will provide dynamic and visionary leadership for the Calvin McKain Library as it develops its strategic position in a student-focused and research-intensive University.  He/she is required to embrace the opportunities of new technologies while retaining the traditional values of academic librarianship.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and review library policies, procedures, and strategic plans.

  • Manage and develop library services to support the university’s teaching and research needs.

  • Promote library resources and services to students, faculty, and administrators.

  • Monitor library usage data and feedback to improve services and resources.

  • Plan and implement library projects and new information technologies.

  • Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial control.

  • Plan, organize, and delegate duties to library staff.

  • Engage in scholarly activities including research, professional development, and publication.

  • Oversee library orientation programmes for users.

  • Serve on university boards and committees and represent the university at forums.

  • Prepare quarterly, annual, and special reports.

  • Collaborate with faculty to select and recommend instructional materials for library acquisition.

Experience & Education

  • Masters Degree in Library Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Management.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of management experience in an Academic Library.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to develop partnerships for funding and development of the Library.
  • Knowledge of Policies and procedures governing the Institution
  • Knowledge of International library standards and systems.
  • Knowledge of an academic library.

Benefits

Salary range: Level 11 (Band 11) $ 7,716,512.00 p.a. – $ 10,377,851.00 p.a.

  • Uniform Allowance
  • Book and Technology Grant (reimbursable)
  • Health and Life Insurance.
  • Pension

Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to submit applications with the subject line, University Librarian, for consideration to hrm@utech.edu.jm  by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. to:

Mrs Simone McGregor Jackson

Vice President and Chief People Officer

University of Technology, Jamaica

237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED 

 

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