ASSISTANT/SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN – Great Zimbabwe University 90 views

ASSISTANT/SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN – RESEARCH DISCOVERY AND DISSEMINATION | LIBRARY

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have at least a first degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent plus four (4) years post-qualification experience or a Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent plus two (2) years post-qualification experience. Practical knowledge of digital library systems would be an added advantage. In addition, applicants must have five (5) Ordinary level passes, including the English Language.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Applicants should have a flexible attitude, mature, reliable, responsible, ability to perform under pressure, commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work. In addition, applicants should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Managing scholarly communication services and programmes related to research publishing, credibility, research visibility and impact.
Assisting in the provision of specialised research consultations and instruction services in the above areas, including a high degree of collaboration and initiative.
Providing author agreement review for inclusion of faculty-authored articles in the institutional repository for faculty scholarship, and consults with faculty on their book contracts when requested.
Providing consultation on review of curriculum vitae for faculty, and harvesting of articles from open access repositories.
Maintaining a list of credible journals and publishers, as well as a list of predatory journals and publishers.
Providing specialist services that assist in evaluating, selecting, and implementing tools to organise researchers’ data and keep their projects on track.
Participating in library special events and fairs related to research publishing, visibility, impact, and credibility.
Assisting in ensuring that the Library research spaces, such as research commons, special resource centres and ILS labs, are meeting the research and innovation agenda of the university.
Other related duties as assigned by the University Librarian and or the supervisor.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for all applicants.