Assistant Librarian – Content Management (1 Post)
Library, Records Management Jobs
- Gwanda State University
- Expires 14 Oct 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Duties and Responsibilities
Providing overall leadership in the planning, organisation and evaluation of the Technical Services’ Content Management unit;
Assist with management of physical and digital resource collections, including the coordination of selection, deselection, evaluation and other collection management projects.
As the Chief Cataloguer, develop procedures and workflow routines which can be used to accomplish objectives and improve efficiency of the Content Management unit;
Providing quality control and evaluation of classification, cataloguing and indexing standards of information resources in all formats;
Supervising Content Management services, staff and activities, including providing timely and efficient processing flow of Library resources;
Cataloguing and processing of educational resources using the Library’s automated system and standards;
Classifying and providing subject indexing for new acquisitions;
Performing cataloguing database maintenance activities by implementing corrective actions, such as editing records, transferring items and withdrawing items;
Maintaining awareness of new cataloguing developments, trends and best practices, and participating in on-going training activities;
Collecting and utilising information from cataloguing statistics;
Assist in research activities as needed, including: liaison duties, research consultations, embedded librarianship, etc;
Responsible for collection development and collaborates with the faculty and the Librarian Liaisons on selecting relevant library resources in all formats;
Assisting with administrative tasks associated with content management as required from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a first degree in Library and Information Sciences plus two (2) years post-qualification experience.
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences will be an added advantage.
Experience with acquisitions and management of resources and collections.
Experience with KOHA Integrated Management System
Excellent written and verbal communications skills (digital and in-person).
How to Apply
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to deputy.registrar@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 14 October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
