Library Manager at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Department: Library Services

Job Description

• The position reports to the Deputy Director, Technical & Education and is responsible for promoting ICAN’s library services and resources to enhance learning and literacy of members, students and visitors and; effective planning and general administration of library services, department and staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the development of system and processes to increase efficiency and overall usage of library services at ICAN.
• Responsible for developing and managing the department’s budget.
• Prepare and sort books for donation to selected tertiary institutions.
• Ensure increase awareness of e-library by sending users login password to ICAN Financial members.
• Measure the elements of cataloguing and bibliographic description of library resources.
• Manage resource request from different branches.
• Oversee processing of new library materials, ensuring quality standards are maintained..
• Manage E-Library operations: Identify qualified members and distribute user ID, attend to user queries.
• Manage review of subject matter for classification.
• Develop ICAN Library policies and procedures and ensure that established procedures are followed to maintain an appropriate library environment for visitors.
• Manage the arrangement of materials in the library for effective retrieval including the systematic indexing, classification and cataloguing of all Library resources.
• Coordinate classification new stock, cataloguing and indexing using computerized database.
• Final review and approval of reports.
• Effective management of staff within the department to ensure effective service delivery.
• Management of ICAN Library information management systems and other ICT software to ensure integrity and security of the data held on the system.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Library or Information Science.
• Post graduate degree in related fields,.
• Membership of Library Professional Body.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience

Skills / Competencies:

• Functional knowledge of ICAN, full knowledge of how the library works, including knowledge of library equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Knowledge of computer and network applications to library services.
• Knowledge of library practices, including the use of an integrated automated library catalogue.
• Professionalism.
• Leadership skills
• Developing people
• People management skills
• Budget management
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management.