COLLEGE LIBRARIAN (1 POSITION)

2.1 Job Purpose

To manage the Library in the college in order to support the learning, teaching and research activities of the college, as well as to provide a source of recreation among students and the college community.

2.2  Job responsibilities

(a)   Providing required services for library users

(b)   Using Determined Modern Method (DMM) of Teaching and Learning

(c)   Coordinating with ICT personnel to teach students on the use of e-library services

(d)   Providing suggestions to library users about new books to try

(e)   Helping library users check out books

(f)    Keeping a budget to repair, replace or get new reading materials

(g)   Overseeing a team of core group students and core group teachers

(h)   Organizing and managing all resources in the library

(i)    Assisting library visitors in conducting research and locating resources

(j)    Organizing all library resources so they are easy to locate

(k)   Coordinating and creating community programs that increase library awareness

(l)    Evaluating library inventory needs and placing orders

(m)  Identifying technology needs and making recommendations

(n)   Overseeing the work of other employees and providing performance feedback

(o)   Ensuring the safety of the infrastructure and library resources

2.3  Job Qualifications and Experience

(a)   Grade 12 certificate or its equivalent

(b)   Bachelor’s degree in Library studies and having a teaching subject

(c)   Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

(d)   Must possess a Practicing License from the Teaching Council of Zambia, if having teaching background

(e)   Excellent organization skills

(f)    Good time-management skills

(g)   Ability to manage projects and give presentations

(h)   Computer research skills

(i)    Must possess good written English and spoken skills