Vacancy title:
Librarian

Jobs at:
IPRC Kitabi

Deadline of this Job:
29th August 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 24 August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

• Organize, plan and implement in coordinating the preparation of library plans and services
  
• Prepare and submit requests pertaining to books tenders
  
• Elaborate and Implement library policies and procedures.
  
• Develop special library collections system
  
• Maintain and constantly update the research and academic documentation
  
• Enhance partnership with other libraries and Organizations related to academic resources
  
• Acquisition, Codify, classify, and catalogue books; publications, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems
  
• Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded
  Perform public relations work for the library, such as community talks.
  
• Maintain library safety and security
  
• Perform lending and borrowing services
  
• Provide necessary and needed information to Institutional authorities, library users and visitors
  
• Provide professional and technical advice to her/his supervisors.
  
• Perform all other tasks assigned by her/his supervisors
  

Job Profile

• Diploma in Library Science with 5 years of experience / Bachelor's Degree in
• Library science and information technology with 3 years’ experience.
  
• Key technical skills and knowledge:
  
• Cataloging reference books such as DDC and others
  
• Library software such as ALEXANDRIA UNICORN, XREF,VTLS and some open source software such as WSIS,CDS and KOHA
  
• Good knowledge on open sources materials and how to subscribe on them.
  
• Supervisory and follow up knowledge and skills
  
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with students and teaching staff.
  
• Good organization skills.
  
• Strong communication skills.
  
• Good Reporting skills
  
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English or French