Great Zimbabwe University- GZU

Sub Librarian – Information Services

Library, Records Management Jobs
Salary
500 - 100000

Job Description

Great Zimbabwe University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts at Great Zimbabwe University.

Sub Librarian – Information Services

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing overall leadership in the planning, organisation and evaluation of the Information Services section;
• Developing procedures and workflow routines which can be used to accomplish objectives and improve efficiency of the Information Services section;
• Administering related information services policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Participating in Library Administration activities and assigned tasks;
• Developing and maintaining systems to accomplish effective information access and retrieval by students and staff;
• Developing effective procedures for selective dissemination of information and current awareness services to students and staff;
• Developing and coordinating a maintained Information Literacy Skills (ILS) programme for both students and staff;
• Offering Information Literacy Skills (ILS) training to students and staff; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent plus five (5) years post-qualification experience. In addition, applicants must have five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language. Applicants should be mature, reliable, responsible and prepared to work overtime. In addition, applicants should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

Applicants must submit six copies of applications of the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P.O. Box 1235
MASVINGO

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January, 2021.