Friday, August 8, 2014

LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN



LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
We are (urgently) looking for a person to volunteer in the position of Librarian and Assistant Librarian for the Dar es salaam residency.

Job Duties and Tasks for: Librarian and Library Assistant"

Lend and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Process new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software.

Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.

Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Perform clerical activities such as filing, typing, word processing, photocopying and mailing out material, and mail sorting.

Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual and other materials.

Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.

Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.

Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.

Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.

Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.

Schedule and supervise clerical workers, volunteers, and student assistants.

Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.

Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, in order to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.

Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable following criteria such as age, education, and interests.

Repair books, using mending tape, paste, and brushes.

Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.

Facilitate the acquisition of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and audiovisual materials by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms.

Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons.

Assist in the preparation of book displays.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

A successful candidate should send application to: mbunifu13@gmail.com Note that a candidate will be required to register to our organization before being given training and further employment.
For more information please make a call to 0683 671941


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