Harare Institute of Technology HIT

Assistant Senior Assistant Librarian – Bibliographic Services Section x1

Education & Teaching Jobs
Salary
500-100000

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: -

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Related Duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should have a degree in Library and Information Section (LIS) or a degree in any discipline PLUS a Postgraduate Diploma in LIS.
• A Masters’ degree in LIS would be an added advantage. At least five years of experience in an academic Library is required.
• The successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate a very good understanding of the HIT mandate and a broad technical knowledge and expertise in Library Acquisitions functions and Bibliographic control in managing the University’s holdings.
• He or she should have a good grasp of current trends in online and internet publishing, a good knowledge of local and overseas based publishers, booksellers, enders and distributors, a good understanding of licensing agreements, print and electronic subscriptions; a good knowledge of Intellectual Property and Copyright legislation in information use and good analytical, report writing and communication skills.

How to Apply

Details on salary, allowances and other benefits will be made available to short-listed candidates. Application letters, certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability and names of at least three (3) referees should be uploaded online (visit the website below) Closing date for receipt of applications is on 25 June.2021

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