The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
LIBRARY
Post No. 3334: Librarian in the Technical Services (TS) Division
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science;
A minimum of two years post-qualification experience in an academic library;
Skills, competencies in ICT tools, practices, and their applications in digital libraries; and
Familiarity with ITS and/or Innovative Interfaces (INNOPAC) software package is the requirement.
Duties:
Answerable to the Head of Department;
Online cataloguing using the ITS or INNOPAC library system for book and journals;
Classification using DDC latest edition;
Indexing using the Library of Congress Subject Headings;
May, on rotational basis, act in the absence of the Head;
Acquisition and selection of library materials;
Taking lectureship on Information Literacy courses; and
Performing any other duties that will be assigned from time to time.
Remuneration:
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type:
The Appointment for the post shall be for a contract period of two years
Information Required from Candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. One of which must be from the current or previous employer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures and must be addressed to: Director - Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 30th September, 2014. DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
