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ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN - University of Botswana

HOORC OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE- MAUN CAMPUS
vacancy no: LIBS/AL/2/2011closing date: 24/02/2011

Duties: This is a multi skilled position and candidates will be expected to carry out a broad range of activities. They will assist in the collection development and management of a team assigned to them, plan and develop information services to meet customer needs, assist in indexing and abstracting local materials, processing records for the digital library, provide reference services and delivery of information literacy training to customers.

Requirements: A Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in any academic discipline; Bachelors degree in Library and Information Studies preferred. At least one year relevant work experience in a computerized library environment; preferably in an academic library. The incumbent is expected to have the following qualities: service oriented; ICT and Internet searching skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills; excellent supervisory skills. Ability to work independently within existing policy frameworks.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:

The Library Administrator
University of Botswana
Private Bag UB 00390
GABORONE-Botswana

Tel: (267) 395 7291,
Fax: (267) 395 7291

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

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Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. UGM22 Block 224
(224/UGM22)
Previous applicants need not apply to Re-Advertised positions