Librarian at NUL

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LIBRARIAN – POST 3355

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Librarian at the National University of Lesotho.  The successful candidate will be part of the professional library staff cadre based in the Client Access, Training and User Support (CATUS)/Systems and Information Resource Management (IRM) Division(s) of the Library.  The post is on contract for non-Basotho and on permanent and pensionable appointment for Lesotho nationals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
  • A minimum of two years post-qualification and experience in an academic library
  • Skills, competencies in ICT tools, practices, and their applications in digital libraries
  • Familiarity with the Millennium Package software and ITS interface is the requirement.

DUTIES

  • Answerable to Head of Department
  • Online processing of materials using the Millennium Pack library system for monographic and serial titles.
  • Indexing using the Library of Congress Subject Headings.
  • As Subject librarian, provide information sources to assigned faculties/department(s).
  • Taking lectureship in Information Literacy lessons offered to clients
  • Supervise Assistant Librarian(s), Access Assistants from whom to receive, analyze Library Statistics and to report periodically.
  • Perform any other duties that will be assigned from time to time.

RENUMERATION

The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TYPE OF CONTRACT

The position is on permanent and pensionable terms for locals and two year contract for expatriates.

 

INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position.  They should also quote the number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references.  Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references.

Applications and references should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P O Roma 180, Lesotho or e-mailed to [email protected].

The closing date for receiving applications for the above position is 27TH APRIL, 2018.

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