
Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)
DUE: 05 AUG 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the
following posts:
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Sub-Librarian (1 Post)
The Sub-Librarian is responsible for the development, implementation and
management of information services. He/she reports to the Librarian and
assumes responsibility for the Library in the absence of the Librarian and
Deputy Librarian. The Sub-Librarian information services will act as the team
leader in developing, implementing, and in both, print and electronic
environments.
Qualifications and Experience
A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least three
(3) years post-qualification experience at the Assistant/Senior Assistant
Librarian level in a university library;
The applicants must possess excellent management and supervisory skills.
In-depth appreciation of information and digital skills literacy is a
prerequisite.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating and teaching students and staff on
information literacy skills, accessing information resources, use of
referencing tools and copyright issues;
Investigates, assesses, and implements new information technologies to
enhance library service delivery;
Develops and maintains the Library collection including selecting
materials, and weeding out outdated or irrelevant materials;
Develops and manages user registration, user orientation, and user
education programmes;
Educates and trains subordinate staff as well as library patrons in the use
of new resources and new applications of technology as they are
introduced;
Supervises staff and conducts periodic staff performance evaluations;
Assists in library quality assurance, the development of policies and
standard operating procedures;
Communicates, interprets and oversees the enforcement of library
policies;
Tabulating monthly, quarterly statistics on patrons’ registration,
acquisitions, library resources usage, etc., as may be required by the
Librarian;
Serving on committees of the University on behalf of the University
Librarian;
Performs any other library-related duties as assigned by the Librarian or
immediate supervisor.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory
for successful candidates.
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TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in
continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application
letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth
Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names,
place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience,
telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers of at least three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of
applications is Monday, 5 August 2024.For more information, phone (66210) 7531-
2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
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