University of Lusaka Job Vacancy: Senior Librarian

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who are highly motivated to fill the position of Senior Librarian.

Purpose

To be responsible for the management of the University of Lusaka Libraries and play a key role in fulfilling the university mission through library and information service delivery.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

• Provision of vision, leadership and management for the operations of the library.
• Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate the library’s long term and short term strategic plans, programmes, services, in support of the university mission and goals.
• Develop, interpret and implement library policies and procedures.
• Manage library resources, including developing plans for the allocation and reallocation of resources between main library and branch libraries; supervise the maintenance of physical infrastructure.
• Examine bock reviews, publishers catalogs and other information sources to recommend the material acquisition
• Working closely with Deans of the various Schools of the University to ensure the Library has an integral role in supporting the curriculum.
• Plan and supervise the acquisition, classification, cataloging, shelving, and circulation of the library materials and maintenance of records concerning their issue and return related matters.
• Publicize library facilities by organizing book displays and circulations lists, recommends appropriate sources of information to inquiries.
• Supervise, conduct appraisal and coordinate the work of Library Assistant Staffs
• Develop and maintain a level discipline and working climate in which all personnel are motivated to perform to the best of their abilities; encourage and support diversity in the work place.
• Represent and advocate for the library within the university administrative governance structures.

Key Qualities and Skills:

• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be a person of high integrity.
• High level of planning and organizing skills.
• Strong IT skills which enable one to work with databases and computer packages such as library management systems and anti-plagiarism software.

Qualifications

To be considered for the above mentioned course, one should have the following qualifications in the relevant fields:

• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science.
• A Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science.
• A PhD will be an added advantage
• A certification in computer skills will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years: work experience.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with copies of their educational & professional certificates, and Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees to the undersigned on or before 13th March 2020.

The Human Resource Officer

University of Lusaka

Plot 37413

Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media

P O Box 36711 , Lusaka Zambia

Email: [email protected]