Job Title: Librarian
Organisation: Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education was commissioned with the focus on practice and hand-on experiences as basis of teaching and learning. Vocationalisation spans through all teacher education programme courses.
Job Summary: The Librarian will manage and maintain cataloguing and classification of library materials in an accessible form for end users.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cataloguing and classifying library materials in accordance with set standards;
- Compiling bibliographies to enable end users access information easily;
- Checking the filing of catalogue cards;
- Carrying out re-cataloguing and re-classification of reading materials;
- Processing Library materials for selection and acquisition;
- Supporting the training of students using Library resources;
- Implementing systems and procedures to facilitate easy use of library resources;
- Enforcing policies, regulations and procedures governing the use of Library resources;
- Compiling data for update of the library inventory; and
- Supervising, mentoring, counseling and appraising lower-level Library staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Should have an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Library and Information Science or Records and Archives Management from a recognized University or Institution and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and on a PhD track from a recognized University or institution.
Work Experience:
- At least three (3) years working experience at Assistant Librarian level from a reputable institution
Competencies
- Technical: Records management; Knowledge of library management practices; Planning, organizing and coordinating; Information communication technology; and Management of Organizational Environment.
- Behavioural: Team work; Accountability; Ethics and Integrity; Communicating effectively; and Networking
How to Apply:
All applications should be accompanied with the following:
- Certified photocopies of all Academic and Professional Certificates and
- Transcripts;
- A curriculum Vitae;
- Three (3) Reference letters (Professional, Personal and Academic)
- A recent coloured passport size photograph; and
- A copy of the National Identity Card
Eligible female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for the interview and final selection process. All applications should be addressed and hand delivered to:
The Institute Secretary Designate,
Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education,
Kitikifumba-Shimoni, Kira Municipality,
P.O. Box 7112, Kampala.
Deadline: 12th July, 2024 by 5:00pm East African Standard Time.
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