Assistant Librarian – Full-Time (01)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Librarian on overall management, planning, administrative, maintenance and budgetary functions of the library and information Services. Provide reference assistance to students, faculty and staff in the use of print and online resources and the issuance and return of library materials.

Reporting to: Training and Consultancy Manager

Principal Accountabilities (Main Duties)

Assist Librarian in checking-in, checking-out of library materials
Perform patron registration and transaction activities
Cataloguing and indexing of new books
Maintain circulation records and make reserves on requested books
Manage library data and reports utilizing library software systems
Maintain library materials including bibliographic and other library files
Assist patrons in finding books, research problems and answering to reference questions.
Maintain the library in the absence of the Librarian
Address administrative issues like colleting fines and managing reservations
Maintain the library clean, safe and organized.
Organize book talks, tours, multimedia programs, exhibits and displays.
Edit bibliographic to add or remove items according to current library stock
Manage library inventory, perform stock checks, and prepare item list for removal, relocation and binding.
Manage serial collection and acquisition of new library materials.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits or better including 5 credits including Mathematics and English.
Minimum of an earned Diploma in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from an accredited and reputable College/University.
Computer literate and must be conversant in Microsoft Office package.
Must be a member of the Library Association of Zambia
At least two (02) years of work experience in a library of an Education Institution

Additional Attributes

Working under minimum supervision
High degree of integrity, initiative, self-confidence and self-supervision.
Creativity, innovative, creative and critical thinker

Email your applications letters including daytime contact number, curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates as a single document to be submitted and addressed to: info@libes.edu.zm or send hard copy to The Principal, Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies, Box D27, Livingstone.

Closing date for receipt of applications shall be Tuesday 20th May 2025