Library Assistant

The Tanzania Library Services Board was established under the Act. Of Parliament No.36 of 1964 which was repealed by Act No.6 Of 1975 which vests responsibility of establishing and maintaining Public libraries and providing Professional and Para Professional training in the Country.
The Board now invites applications from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions as mentioned below:-

Library Assistant Grade I-Duty Station Dar es Salaam

Entry requirement I Qualifications and experience
Holder of Ordinary Secondary Education Certificate with Certificate of Library Studies.
Working experience of three years from any reputable institution.
Computer literacy is an added advantage.

Interpersonal Skills
High degree passion, integrity and honesty.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Time management and team work skills.

Duties and responsibilities

To display new books and other re
To shelve file and issue books .
To register readers.
To upkeep backsets of newspapers and journals.
To repair library publications. .
To assist library users in locating reading materials and retrieving information.· ..
To prepare cuttings from newspapers of relevance to the Board.
To handle simple enquiries from readers, and
To undertake bibliographical searching.

AGE Limit:

Not above 35 years.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitable qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of professional certificates, birth certificate.

Application must be sent to-
The Director General,
Tanzania Library Services Board,
P.O. Box 9283,
DAR ES SALAAM.