Sub-Librarian

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the above mentioned post.

The Sub-Librarian is responsible for the development, implementation and management of information services. He/she reports to the Librarian and assumes responsibility for the Library in the absence of the Librarian and Deputy Librarian. The Sub-Librarian information services will act as the team leader in developing, implementing, and in both, print and electronic environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and teaching students and staff on information literacy skills, accessing information resources, use of referencing tools and copyright issues.
• Investigates, assesses, and implements new information technologies to enhance library service delivery.
• Develops and maintains the Library collection including selecting materials, and weeding out outdated or irrelevant materials.
• Develops and manages user registration, user orientation, and user education programmes.
• Educates and trains subordinate staff as well as library patrons in the use of new resources and new applications of technology as they are introduced.
• Supervises staff and conducts periodic staff performance evaluations.
• Assists in library quality assurance, the development of policies and standard operating procedures.
• Communicates, interprets and oversees the enforcement of library policies.
• Tabulating monthly, quarterly statistics on patrons’ registration, acquisitions, library resources usage, etc., as may be required by the Librarian.
• Serving on committees of the University on behalf of the University Librarian.
• Performs any other library-related duties as assigned by the Librarian or immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least three (3) years post-qualification experience at the Assistant/ Senior Assistant Librarian level in a university library;
• The applicants must possess excellent management and supervisory skills.
•  In-depth appreciation of information and digital skills literacy is a prerequisite.

Other

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to: recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.