LUANAR
STAFF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to be considered for the following vacant posts in various establishments of the University.
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (TECHNICAL SERVICES)
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Librarian (Technical Services) is to organize and
describe library materials systematically to make them easily accessible to library users.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform cataloging of various library materials in a variety of subject fields.
- Create and maintain authority records.
- Help cataloging staff in resolving difficult cataloging problems.
- Work closely with the reference librarian to provide intellectual and physical access to materials promptly.
- Represent the library on various committees and provide recommendations for the improvement and streamlining of library services.
- Train and supervise library assistants, student assistants and work experience placements.
- Develop and document procedures for cataloging and processing all library materials.
- Manage and ensure efficient and effective workflows for the acquisition of a diverse range of materials.
- Monitor batch loading of bibliographic and order records in the ILS.
- Responsible for adhering to local and international metadata requirements and staying current with programs required to modify records for loading when necessary.
- Assist in drafting bibliographic maintenance and automation policies as assigned.
- Assist in preparing the annual budget about Technical Services needs
- Direct and supervise the operations of the technical library staff.
- Recommend the adoption of bibliographic maintenance standards and authorities in an automated environment.
- Collect data for statistical analysis and submit reports to the College Librarian.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by relevant authorities.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attributes
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with three (3) years post-qualification experience in a professional library position. Or
- Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science with not less than five (5) years post-qualification experience in a professional library position.
- Knowledge of cataloging practices and procedures.
- Strong understanding of metadata standards as well as experience working with metadata schema and controlled vocabularies.
- Knowledge of Integrated Library Management Systems.
- Demonstrable strong organizational, planning, promotional skills.
- Must possess strong communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, and other diverse groups and individuals in a friendly manner.
- Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software without extensive training.
Terms and Conditions of Engagement
All the successful candidates will be engaged on an initial 2-year contract before they can be considered for permanent appointment based on satisfactory performance. Remuneration will be in line with LUANAR Staff Regulations and Conditions of Service applicable to staff on fixed-term contract.
Method Of Application
Hard copy application package should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), names and contact details of three traceable referees one of which should be of a current employer where applicable plus copies of certified academic and professional qualifications. The title of the position must be indicated on the envelope and sent to:
The University Registrar
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources(LUANAR)
P.O. Box 219
LILONGWE
All applications should reach the UNIVERSITY no later than Friday, 11 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
LUANAR is an equal opportunity employer hence females are encouraged to apply.