Senior Library Assistant

Job Description

Senior Library Assistant (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
 Process Library materials (Accession, Catalogue using Resource Description and Access (RDA),
classify and spine-mark).
 Prepare booklist and compile batch processing records using the Library Management System for
dispatch to LSU Libraries.
 Manage circulation services by charging and discharging library resources through the Library
Management System.
 Provide reference and information services to support users in locating and using library resources
effectively
 Shelving books and conduct regular shelf reading to maintain proper arrangement and ensure
efficient retrieval of materials.
 Safeguard library resources by monitoring patrons within the library facilities.
 Participate in stock-taking and other collection management exercises.
 Perform day, weekend, and night circulation duties as scheduled.
 Undertake any other related duties and may be redeployed to any Library section or University
campus as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
 A National Diploma in Library and Information Science.
 Five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
 At least two (2) years of working experience at Library Assistant level or three (3) years Technical
Assistant level in an academic library.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly
indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to erecruitment@lsu.ac.zw. The application
should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full
names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-
mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and
professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card.
The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
Applications that do not comply with the requirements will be disqualified. The closing date for the
receipt of all applications is 5 June 2026. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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