Gwanda State University
DUE: 07 JAN 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
4.3 Assistant Librarian/Senior Assistant Librarian-Research Support Services (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science plus at least two (2) years’ experience working in an Academic or Research Library.
A Masters’ Degree in Library and information Science would be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Administration of the Research Support Services Department including designing and developing a research support services framework.
• Providing advice and guidance on issues related to the provision of research support services in the University Library.
• Developing and assisting in the delivery of a coordinated Research Support Services programme of advocacy and training events for library staff, students and support staff.
• Offering guidance on effective search strategies and citation/reference management system to researchers and students.
• Assisting researchers creating and managing researcher profiles on different platforms such as Research Gate.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in Research Support Services in Academic Libraries. This ensures that the Assistant Librarian can effectively assist users in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly information.
• Maintaining a database of researchers.
• Providing and assisting researchers with research impact metrics such as, customised bibliometrics reports, so as to keep track of their research impact.
• Tracking researchers’ interests and current projects to facilitate document delivery.
• Provide reference services to users in person, on the phone, via e-mail and through social media platforms.
• Supervising of staff in the department
Faculty Liaison
• Organising and conducting training on information literacy skills, e-resources usage, reference management tools and other research support services to both students and lecturers in the designated Faculty.
• Working with departments in the Faculty on collection development.
• Producing research guides.
• Monitoring and determining on a continuous basis, the information needs of students, academic staff and other users in the respective faculty.
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
TO APPLY
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday, 07 January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.