UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:
POST Nos. 3430, 3445 & 3332: LIBRARY ACCESS ASSISTANTS
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Diploma in Library and Information Studies.
At least 2 years working experience in a library and information environment
Duties:
Answerable to Head of Client Access, Training and User Support (CATUS).
Working at the Access Area, charging and discharging print and non-print materials using an automated system.
Answering user inquiries regarding availability of specific items and their status, as well as status of specific collection materials following established guidelines.
Assisting clients with ready reference queries and where necessary liaising with Subject Librarians for more technical research queries.
Maintaining the reserved collection materials.
Attending to basic statistics pertaining to the section.
Shelving, shelf-reading, retrieving and shifting library materials.
Assisting in the preparation and implementation of library orientation.
On rotational basis, serve at the Mobile Library site as per schedule.
Assisting in general library duties as required
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals.
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/testimonials 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 position is 6th November, 2017. DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
