| POST NO. | 0805 – TRAINEE LIBRARIAN |
| DEPARTMENT | THOMAS MOFOLO LIBRARY |
| LOCATION | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Trainee Librarian at the National University of Lesotho. The successful candidate will be part of the professional library staff cadre based in the Clients Access, Training and User Support (CATUS) and Information Resource Management (IRM) Divisions of the library. The post is on permanent and pensionable appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA in any field of study and Diploma in Library and Information Studies or 10 years experience in an academic library
A minimum of one year experience in an academic library
Understanding of ICT practices, application and tools in academic libraries
Familiarity with the Library System, with an added advantage of Millennium Package plus ITS interfaces
Experience in an online and offline information management.
DUTIES
Under the supervision of the relevant Head of Department, participate in timely acquisition, processing and delivery of information to the clients; and follow up on feedback
Perform indexing of library documents and archival material
Provide professional library services to patrons including: assisting patrons in the selection of books and materials; locating reference materials; researching complex reference questions; and explaining library policies and procedures.
Review books and other library materials and recommends purchase.
Develop and maintains general and specific library collections; determine materials to be discarded.
Plan, schedule, and publicize library programs, exhibit events.
Plan and conduct public tours of library facilities and make oral presentations before public groups.
May be in charge of the mobile library.
Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence
As Assistant Subject Librarian interact with assigned faculty/departments
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.