Assistant Librarian – Digital And Scholarly Communication

DUE: 24 JULY 2023

This position is supervised by the Deputy Librarian and may also take directions from the University Librarian.  The incumbent belongs to a team of assistant librarians and sub-librarians which may sometimes include other library staff. The incumbent’s core responsibility is to guide the technological development of the libraries.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences;
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Library and Information Sciences;
• Certification and Licensing in computer programming;
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with integrated library management systems.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop, manage and evaluate the Library Technology plan;
• Monitor library technology trends and recommend implementation;
• Ensure that all computers in the libraries are in working order at all times;
• Be responsible for the technical operation and management of the Integrated Library Management System;
• Provide leadership in the development and management of library web pages and digital/electronic/virtual libraries;
• Ensure registration/access to e-resources in coordination with Faculty Librarians;
• Develop training programs as well as train library staff and library clientele in new information technologies;
• Partner with Faculty Librarians in the development and management of all library technology projects;
• Acts as advisor to the Librarian on ICT related issues;
• Any other technology related duties that may be assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:

The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
Bindura

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 24 July 2023.

For more information phone (66210) 7531-2 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9

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