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Assistant Librarian at Nkhoma University

  • Full Time
  • Lilongwe
  • Applications have closed
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Nkhoma University

Nkhoma University is an institution of higher learning accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The University has two campuses; one at Nkhoma, 15km off Kamphata Trading Centre and another one is at the heart of Lilongwe City, within Lilongwe CCAP premises, where the head office is.

As the university is growing, it invites applications from qualified and suitable candidates for position of Assistant Librarian.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The overall responsibility of the Assistant Librarian will be to assist Library patrons with reference and research services, including locating materials, accessing databases, and answering inquiries. Maintain the library collection by organizing and shelving books, periodicals, and other materials accurately and efficiently.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

a. Checking books I and out.
b. Issuing notices and collecting fines
c. Maintaining records
d. Issuing Library cards
e. Preserving Library materials
f. Helping clients in finding items
g. Repairing damaged books
h. Maintaining office equipment
i. Handling loans between libraries
j. Maintaining public computers for visitors use
k. Arranging repair of damaged materials
l. Attending to other duties assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATION

1) Bachelors’ degree from a NCHE registered and accredited University

2) At least two years’ work experience

Method Of Application

Those who qualify and are interested should submit their applications with updated CVs with at least three traceable referees to the address below:

The University Registrar
Nkhoma University
P.O. Box 136
LILONGWE

Or hr@nkhoma.ac.mw with a copy to nkhomauni@nhoma.ac.mw

Closing date for receiving applications is 20th March, 2024.