Job Opportunity at The University Library – University Of Zambia
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions in the University of Zambia
JOB TITLE: DEPUTY LIBRARIAN (01 POSITION)
Purpose: To organize, develop and maintain systematic collections of books, periodicals, and other recorded materials and make them available to library users.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and participating in the preparation of work plans.
- Participating in the formulation/review of policies and preparation /review of work manuals and procedures and related documentation.
- Participating in the preparation of staff schedules, delegate assignments and supervise staff.
- Supervising the selection and acquisition of library materials.
- Participating in teaching academic courses in the area of specialization.
- Participating in User Education Programme.
- Liaising with management in the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of expenditure.
- Marketing the library by performing various public relations activities.
- Monitoring and directing activities of branch libraries and providing guidance to the same.
- Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Studies or related field.
- Master’s degree in Library and Information studies or related field.
- At least eight (8) years relevant work experience
- Member of a Professional Association
APPLICATION PROCESS
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates and names and addresses of three traceable references.
Applications to be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Zambia
P O Box 32379
Closing date is 5th May 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.