Midlands State University MSU

Senior Assistant Librarian

Library, Records Management Jobs
Salary
3000 - 100 000

Job Description

Midlands State University is Looking For Senior Assistant Librarian – Gweru Campus (3 Posts)

Provides reference services to library patrons and assists in the management of library services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementing library policies, standard operating procedures and internal controls for library sections.

Overseeing acquisition, cataloguing, classification and circulation of library resources.

Participating in providing general library orientation sessions to library users.

Creating print and web based guides and tools for effective use of resources within assigned subject areas.

Providing information literacy instruction to students and staff.

Sourcing subscription and open access based electronic resources relevant to all Faculties.

Liaising with academic departments to ensure that collections and services support the curriculum and research needs of the University.

Managing junior library staff to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Library and Information Science or an undergraduate Degree in any other area plus a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science.
At least one year post qualification working experience at Library Administrative Assistant level.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit six sets of applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, identification particulars and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and email addresses of three referees addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

P Bag 9055

GWERU

Closing date for applications is 12 June 2020. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.