POSITION DESCRIPTION:
From the Guardian of 11th March.
Based in Dar es Salaam, East Africa but working across East Africa, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international, not-for-profit University.
An Exiciting Career Opportunity To Join A Growing Institution Committed To Providing Quality Education In The Developing World
AKU-TIHE invites applications for the f position, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Reporting to the Librarian, the candidate will be responsible in delivering and maintaining an effective information service appropriate to the needs of all library users.
The specific duties will include:
Providing front-line duties in the lED library
Supporting library users in retrieving information resources both in print & electronic formats and facilitating access to bibliographic and full-text databases
Receiving, processing and cataloguing books and periodicals
In collaboration with the librarian, deliver information literacy programmes
Maintaining and updating bibliographic details in the library management system and updating other library systems.
Updating and implementing library procedures in appropriate areas as directed
Shelving books and maintaining shelf reading for easy location of resources
Supporting reader services through registering library users and maintaining their records and user statistics. Charging and discharging library resources. Monitoring over dues and notification process.
Identifying and facilitating acquisition of relevant government and other stakeholder publications
Handling cash relating to charges and fines; and collate this with the finance office.
Perform any other task as required by supervisor.
Skills, QualificClitions and Experience
Diploma in Library & Information Science or equivalent with 2 to 3 years' experience
A good understanding of the work of academic libraries
Experience of participating in a team, cooperating and contributing when required
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office & the internet
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Based in Dar es Salaam, East Africa but working across East Africa, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international, not-for-profit University.
An Exiciting Career Opportunity To Join A Growing Institution Committed To Providing Quality Education In The Developing World
AKU-TIHE invites applications for the f position, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Reporting to the Librarian, the candidate will be responsible in delivering and maintaining an effective information service appropriate to the needs of all library users.
The specific duties will include:
Providing front-line duties in the lED library
Supporting library users in retrieving information resources both in print & electronic formats and facilitating access to bibliographic and full-text databases
Receiving, processing and cataloguing books and periodicals
In collaboration with the librarian, deliver information literacy programmes
Maintaining and updating bibliographic details in the library management system and updating other library systems.
Updating and implementing library procedures in appropriate areas as directed
Shelving books and maintaining shelf reading for easy location of resources
Supporting reader services through registering library users and maintaining their records and user statistics. Charging and discharging library resources. Monitoring over dues and notification process.
Identifying and facilitating acquisition of relevant government and other stakeholder publications
Handling cash relating to charges and fines; and collate this with the finance office.
Perform any other task as required by supervisor.
Skills, QualificClitions and Experience
Diploma in Library & Information Science or equivalent with 2 to 3 years' experience
A good understanding of the work of academic libraries
Experience of participating in a team, cooperating and contributing when required
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office & the internet
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Good problem solving skills
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For Application and Submission Details please send your application, an updated CV and testimonials, including the names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of two professional references, addressed to the
Human Resources Office,
AKU - TIHE
P.O. Box 125,
Dar es Salaam;
Fax (+255) (0)22 2150875
or send your applications via the apply now button.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further information, please visit http://www.aku.edu
Applications close: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Human Resources Office,
AKU - TIHE
P.O. Box 125,
Dar es Salaam;
Fax (+255) (0)22 2150875
or send your applications via the apply now button.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further information, please visit http://www.aku.edu
Applications close: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN , THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
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