OverviewShareWORLD Open UniversityVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT\u00a0POSITION: SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN\u00a0ShareWORLD Open University\u00a0is a registered and accredited University by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE). The University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The University is inviting applications to fill a gap for\u00a0Senior Assistant Librarian, tenable at the Lilongwe Campus.\u00a0PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe\u00a0Senior Assistant\u00a0Librarian is responsible for the leadership role in the Library, and will support students and academics as well as other library staff.\u00a0 Much of their role involves making sure people can access the resources they need for their studies or research, is answerable to Management and the Academic team regarding their needs.\u00a0DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESShall include ensuring and supervision on the following, etc.:Making sure all users can access library resources;Responding to requests from students, staff and other library users;Participation in resource mobilization activities of the University;Registering new members and entering their records in computers;Processing new material including books and computer software;Sorting books, publications and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, or other designated storage areas;Locating library materials for members including books and periodicals;Maintaining records of items received, stored, issued and returned and file cataloguing and keeping track of library materials according to the system used;Ordering books, journals and other resources;Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Affairs\u00a0QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEThe successful individual should possess Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Library and Information Science, mature, with good understanding of\u00a0 Library procedures and practices. \u00a0She\/he should be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and evident experience in Library activities at College level or higher learning institution of not less than two years.\u00a0\u00a0KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIREDBasic IT skills and familiarity with the use of databases and the internet.Must be familiar and confident with digital platforms and processes.Able to work under pressure.Good skills in archive preservationTeam Building skills.\u00a0Interested persons who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with full Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of certificates and names of three traceable referees to:Acting Human Resources OfficerShareWORLD Open UniversityP O Box 1102LILONGWE.Or send your application to:\u00a0hr@swu.ac.mwClosing date for receiving applications is\u00a05th September, 2025.<\/p>\n
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