SUB LIBRARIAN – INFORMATION SERVICES (1 POST) (MASHAVA CAMPUS)
Library, Records Management Jobs
- Great Zimbabwe University- GZU
- Expires 15 Jul 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Great Zimbabwe University, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen within the institution:
NON TEACHING POSTS
5. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Duties and Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent plus five (5) years post-qualification experience. In addition, applicants must have five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applicants should be mature, reliable, responsible have a flexible attitude, able to perform under pressure, have commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work. In addition, applicants should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in a University environment is also an added advantage. Testimonials and/or recommendations from previous employers should be attached.
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Qualifications and Experience
The incumbent would be expected to head the Research and Data Management section of the library by executing any of the following duties;
Actively participating in Library administration activities and assigned tasks.
Providing overall leadership in the planning, organization and evaluation of the Research and Data Management section.
Providing leadership and direction in research data management, data mining, data curatorship; open access and open science, open data services across the Libraries.
Developing procedures and workflow routines which can be used to accomplish objectives and improve efficiency of the Research and Data Management section.
Developing and maintaining systems to accomplish effective information access and retrieval by students and staff.
Administering related information services policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Taking a proactive role in ensuring that the Library research spaces, such as research commons, special resource centres and ILS labs, are meeting the research, innovation and industrialisation agenda of the University
Developing effective procedures for selective dissemination of information services to students and staff;
Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
How to Apply
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
APPLICATIONS Applications inclusive of the following: application letter, certified copies of academic certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full details of names, date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees must be emailed to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file. Applications should be addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P O Box 1235 MASVINGO
Or email applications to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 15 July 2021.
