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    Librarian

     Jobsplus Permit No. 158/2019


    Definite - Full Time  

    MANAGEMENT
    Date of Call: 22/02/2019 14:44
    Closing Date: 04/03/2019 12:00
    Department: Office of the Deputy Principal - Research and Innovation

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Description

MCAST is seeking to recruit a Librarian to succeed the incumbent who will be retiring in the coming months. 


The selected candidate will be engaged on a three-year definite contract.

Requirements

a. Experience/Qualification/Education


Applicants for the post should:


- A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies or an associated field of studies + 2 years practical library experience at least at supervisory level (management level preferred) or 4 years practical library experience at any level

Or

- A Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Studies or an associated field of studies + 4 years practical library experience at least at supervisory level (management level preferred) or 6 years practical library experience at any level.


The former Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies or an associated field of studies will be preferred.




b. Personal skills/Technical skills/Disposition


Candidates should possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and leadership skills, including team working and management skills. They should be able to work on own initiative within agreed parameters and without daily supervision, besides being able to motivate and handle staff.  They should be persons of integrity and able to assess best and cost effective ways of matching existing resources to meet library users’ needs.



Vacancies will be filled if and when openings become available. Successful candidates will be called to fill existing vacancies in accordance with the order of merit.


Applicants may apply in strictest confidence by the closing date indicated on this advert. Please ensure that you have uploaded copies of your certificates, transcripts and MQRIC statements (for overseas qualifications). A covering letter is also to be included. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.