Librarian (PIDG/LB 2)

Key Responsibilities

Technical: 

• Performs original and copy cataloging of electronic resources to facilitate their identification, access and use; 
• Creates metadata for digitized resources; 
• Assists with the cataloguing of articles extracted from books and periodicals; 
• Produces and maintains quality bibliographic records through knowledge and application of international standards such as RDA, MARC 21 AACR2R, LCSH; 
• Inputs details about new material into NLJ database; 
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of indexes; 
• Assists in the maintenance of the collection inventory; 
• Prepares progress reports; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good customer and quality focus skills; 
• Teamwork and co-operation. 

Technical: 

• Acknowledge of cataloguing and classification; 
• Research and reference skills; 
• Acknowledge of preservation and conservation; 
• Acknowledge of data management; 
• Information communication technology skills. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Librarianship or equivalent field from an accredited tertiary institution; 
• One (1) year related working experience; 
• Exposure to cataloguing. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Dusty environment; 
• May be required to work outside of normal working hours to include Saturdays.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.