Position: Library Assistant (PU7)
The Library Assistant position at Busitema University Library is an academic, teaching, non-science role designed to support the provision of specialized reference services and contribute to the library's mission of excellence in information services. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing user experiences through research, information literacy instruction, and the development of library collections.
About Busitema University Library
Busitema University Library operates a decentralized library system across seven specialised libraries in Eastern Uganda, serving six faculties and one maritime institute. The library is committed to providing world-class services, supporting the intellectual life of the university, and upholding core values such as Respect, Professionalism, Customer First, Innovativeness, and Integrity.
Job Purpose
To provide specialized reference services in their respective campus library and support the library's academic and administrative functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Academic Roles (60%)
a) Engage in research and publication.
b) Participate in Information Literacy instruction for library users, both physically and virtually.
c) Create library instructional materials such as handouts, research guides, electronic reserves, etc., to enhance student learning and perform other library-related duties as needed.
d) Provide general and specialized information and research assistance, both virtually and in- person.
e) Participate in developing policies and procedures for library services.
f) Identify, implement, and manage emerging technologies and best practices.
Administrative Roles (40%)
a) Participate in cataloguing, classification, and general processing of library materials, including bibliographic control.
b) Compile library statistics.
c) Assist library users in accessing online information resources and general library use.
d) Advise students and staff on the use of information resources.
e) Participate in collection development activities.
f) Perform weekend duties on a rotating schedule.
g) Perform any other duties as assigned by the Campus Librarian.
Required Qualifications
a) A First Class or Second Class Upper division Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information
Science from a recognized institution of higher learning.
b) Relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning, a reputable organization, or the industry is an added advantage.
Age Limit
Applicants should not be above thirty-five (35) years of age by the deadline for submission of applications.
Tenure of Appointment
Permanent and pensionable.
Salary Scale
The position of Library Assistant is at the Busitema University PU7 salary scale.
Reports To
Assistant Librarian
Responsible For
Senior Library Clerk
Busitema University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates to
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