The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position University Librarian, University Library Systems.
POSITION: University Librarian, University Library Systems
REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs
THE INSTITUTION:
The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of over 70,000 and over 6,000 employees, made up of academic and senior administrative and professional employees, as well as other support staff.
The vision of the University is to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach.
Our mission is to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research and quality teaching and learning.
DUTIES
The University Library Systems shall be headed by a University Librarian who shall under the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs:
- 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.
- Implement or ensure the implementation of decisions of the Library Board approved by the Academic Board
- Provide professional/administrative leadership for the University of Ghana Library Systems which comprises the Balme Library and its satellite libraries.
- Perform any other functions that the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, may assign.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Must be of Professorial status or at the rank of Principal Librarian or equivalent or a person from industry qualified to be appointed as such in an academic/research institution;
- Must have a higher/research degree in Librarianship/Information Studies and at least 15 years relevant post-qualification experience, backed by internationally acknowledged scholarship in Librarianship;
- Must have wide practical experience in all aspects of University Library work; and,
- Must be proficient in the use of ICT and its library applications.
TENURE
The University Librarian shall hold office for three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.
SALARY
Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance.
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:
- 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/.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
- A statement of a maximum of 2,500 words 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 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.
Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the university website at www.ug.edu.gh.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE
- Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on 20th July 2026.
- Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.