Library Assistant

DUE: 21 JULY 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Library Assistant at the Women’s University in Africa Harare campus:

REPORTS TO THE DEPUTY LIBRARIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES/ JOB DESCRIPTION/KEY TASKS

• Overseeing the physical facilities of the Library;
• Shelving all library materials to enable fast and easy retrieval of materials by users;
• Safeguarding library resources through supervision of users in the library system;
• Manning the Issue Desk and circulating print and electronic information resources equitably to all users;
• Assisting users to locate print and electronic materials required in a digital library environment;
• Identifying materials required by users that are not in the library and informing the responsible officer to acquire them through inter-library loan system;
• Identifying print materials that are torn and mutilated for repairs and binding;
• Conducting library orientation and information literacy training programs;
• Indicating missing items on the manual and online catalogues;
• Working with appropriate administrators to set goals and implement actions to achieve them,
• Compiling quarterly and annual reports and statistics on library and information service provision;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Qualifications

• National Diploma/ higher in Library and Information Science.

Experience

• At least one (1) year experience in a similar position
• Ability to work with computers to access and retrieve electronic information
• Flexibility to work extended hours and over weekends.

Interested candidates should submit 6 sets of applications with detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications by Friday 21 July 2023 to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources & Administration)
Women’s University in Africa
P.O Box GD 32 Greendale
Harare

Or

Hand deliver at

Women’s University in Africa
Number 549 Arcturus Road Greendale
Harare