Librarian – Arusha – St Jude

Job Purpose:
To provide a high level of education to the school’s children and help those to learn new ideas and concepts to ensure the students meet the required standards of the Tanzanian education system

Key Responsibilities:
• To be responsible for library security, including opening and closing procedures, bell ringing, and the safety and good behaviour of self, students, and fellow staff members.
• To assist in making certain that students follow the Library Rules and that library property is not lost or stolen
• To correctly manage circulation procedures, including borrowing, returns, and overdue, using the library software programs correctly.
• To correctly enter cataloguing data into the library software program.
• To assist with library acquisition procedures.
• To conduct basic library instruction to groups or individuals.
• To carry out collection maintenance procedures, including covering and reinforcing new books with relevant materials, processing non book materials, and repairing worn or damaged items as required.
• To shelve items in accurate Dewey decimal classification and /or alphabetical order, to complete regular shelf checking, and to maintain the textbook storerooms.
• To assist keeping the Library clean and tidy.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Academic Qualification:
• Diploma in Information Science or Management, Library Studies or any other relevant studies
• Must have an experience of 2-3 years in library experience
• Proficient in English language

Skills and Competence:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate student.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz by 30th September, 2015.THE SUBJECT LINE MUST BE THE JOB REFERENCE NUMBER.

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