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– Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded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
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Library Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Library Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Archives and documentation
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Archives and Documentation
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Management Information System
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Knowledge of cataloging
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Library software such as ALEXANDRIA UNICORN, XREF, VTLS and some open source software such as WSIS,, CDS and KOHA
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Knowledge on open sources material and how to subscribe on them
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Resource management skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Analytical skills;
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Creativity and Innovation
