The University Of Zambia UNZA
THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following
positions in the University of Zambia Library at the University of Zambia:
2. JOB TITLE: LIBRARIAN I-8 POSITIONS
PURPOSE:
Responsible for the coordinating, developing and managing specialist knowledge and selection.
acquisition, procession, organization, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information resources.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Planning, developing and implementing short and long-range plans for automation for the libraries;
• Participating in the formulation/review of policies and preparation/review of work
manuals and procedures and related documents;
• Implementing the provisions of the University Library Strategic Plan;
• Developing hardware and software needs, reviews proposals received from vendors, and recommending hardware-software configurations to meet the needs of the libraries;
• Designing instruction courses to help students meet set standards related to research and information literacy;
• Participating in teaching academic courses in the area of specialisation:
• Serves as an information consultant using reference knowledge to access primary and secondary sources; serves as a research consultant in information services and research techniques.
• Promoting the use of information and communications technologies as an information resource.
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.
• Initiate, conduct research and publish research output in peer reviewed journals and books
• Collaborate with librarians and campus partners to develop, deliver, integrate and
assess impact of library services through a variety of media.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science or related field;
• Master of Library and Information Science or related field;
• PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
• At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at a college or university level;
• Must be Computer Literate:
• Must have adequate Publications; and
• Must be a member of the Library Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ)
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address
indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational
certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/
telephone/e-mail details.
The position should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Applications to be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Zambia
P.o Box 32379
LUSAKA
Closing date: 5th December, 2022.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Published on Monday, 21 November, 2022