LIBRARIAN/SENIOR LIBRARIAN – POST 0805
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Librarian/Senior 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)/system and Information Resource Management (IRM) Divisions 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 experience in an academic library
- Skills, competencies in ICT tools, practices, and their applications in digital libraries
- Familiarity with the Millennium Package software plus ITS interfaces is the requirement.
DUTIES
- Collect, organize, catalogue, classify relevant materials
- Ensure there is Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), Current Awareness Service (CAS) as effective interaction with the target clientele
- Participate in Information Literacy lessons to students and staff
- As subject Librarian, interact with relevant faculties/departments effectively
- Mentor and supervise junior staff from whom to receive periodic Statistics and to report as necessary
- 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.