| POST NO. | 3355 – ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (ARCHIVES) |
| DEPARTMENT | THOMAS MOFOLO LIBRARY |
| LOCATION | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Librarian at the National University of Lesotho. The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Library Staff Cadre and will be based in the Clients Access, Training and User Support (CATUS) and Information Resource Management (IRM) Divisions of the library.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA in Library and Information Studies
A minimum of three years’ experience in an academic library
Understanding of ICT practices, application and tools in academic libraries
Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces (INNOPAC) software package is the requirement
Experience in online and offline subject searches
Extensive knowledge in Archives and Records Management.
AGE: Interested candidate should be in the range of 25-60 years old.
DUTIES
Cataloguing and indexing Archival library materials
Communicating with system Librarian regarding the system and software in operation
Liaise with Acquisition Department on pre-cataloguing matters
Maintain author and subject authority files
Participate in Information Literacy lessons
As a Subject Librarian, interact with relevant faculties/departments effectively
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time
RENUMERATION
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non-Locals.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES
(a) Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position.
(b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
(c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail).
(d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional references from Lead Consultants, Project Managers and Employers (current or previous).
(e) Comprehensive curriculum vitas, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Director – Human Resources
National University of Lesotho P.O. Roma 180
LESOTHO
OR
emailed to [email protected]
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 24th May, 2019.
DISCLAIMER: Applicants who do not receive any response within three months after the closing date must consider their application unsuccessful.