Basic Function
Responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. Performs in-depth strategic research and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. Oversees the setting-up of databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.
Major activities of the job
- Implement up-to-date and effective Library Management Systems to manage all library resources
- Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
- Code, classify and safe-keep other sources kept in the library (projectors, stationary, exam scripts and/or other equipment)
- Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
- Purchase and replenish library books as per current or future demand
- Check out and check in library books and library resources.
- Develop and index databases that provide information for library users.
- Observe resources that are in demand and use this information to manage resource(s) accordingly
- Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in the library.
- Monitor library patrons while they are using the library.
- Assist readers to use computer equipment, conduct literature searches etc
- Implement security for library resources as well as ensure safety of patrons in the library
- Safe-keep security items stored in the library (equipment, exam questions, etc)
- Manage partners with interests in the library (e.g ZimCHE)
- Liaise with HR for the recovery of library moneys for lost books (where applicable).
- Prepare, implement and monitor annual budget for library resources
- Procure library resources as per budget
- Depreciate and write-off books as per library standards
- Liaise with Accountant in valuing of library resources
- Draft policies and procedures relevant to the library function.
- Complete other related tasks as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Library and Information Science
- Three years relevant experience
Competencies
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure and outside normal working hours.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to Detail.
- Computer literacy