Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Chuo cha Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere (MNMA) is seeking to fill 6 positions for Library Assistant II.

Responsibilities or duties

• To assist readers at the reader's advisory desk;
• To register new library members and conduct regular checks;
• To issue and receive books and periodicals to readers;
• To handle inquiries from readers;
• To administer Library records;
• To administer reference and reader services;
• To assist readers in bibliographic searching;
• To compile daily statistical data for borrowers of books and periodicals;
• To develop new library systems and procedures;
• To identify materials to be ordered; and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Holder of Certificate (NTA Level 5) in one of the following fields; Library Studies, Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Documentation and Information Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

• To assist readers at the reader's advisory desk
• To register new library members and conduct regular checks
• To issue and receive books and periodicals to readers
• To handle inquiries from readers
• To administer Library records
• To administer reference and reader services
• To assist readers in bibliographic searching
• To compile daily statistical data for borrowers of books and periodicals
• To develop new library systems and procedures
• To identify materials to be ordered
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor

• Certificate (NTA Level 5) in Library Studies, Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Documentation and Information Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution