Chief Librarian

Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic individuals to fill the following positions: CHIEF LIBRARIAN JOB PURPOSE: To provide strategic leadership and management of the University Library and Information Services, ensuring alignment with the University’s academic, research, and innovation agenda. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Chief Librarian is responsible for the development and implementation of library strategies, the management of library collections, digital resources, information systems, and research support services, and the promotion of equitable access to knowledge resources for students, staff, and researchers. The role also drives digital scholarship initiatives, information literacy programmes, strategic partnerships, and the effective management of the Library’s financial, physical, and human resources to support excellence in teaching, learning, research, and innovation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic direction and visionary leadership to the University Library and Information Services, ensuring the Library’s strategy aligns with and advances the University’s overall strategic plan and academic mission; Develop, implement, and periodically review library policies, systems and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with best practice in academic library management; Coordinate the acquisition, organisation, preservation, and dissemination of information resources in both print and electronic formats, ensuring collections are current, relevant, and responsive to the teaching and research needs of the University; Lead the development and management of digital libraries, institutional repositories, open access platforms, and electronic information services to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the University’s research output; Champion open access initiatives and research data management frame