{"id":14938,"date":"2020-03-09T19:42:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T16:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=14938"},"modified":"2020-03-09T19:42:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T16:42:38","slug":"job-opportunity-at-esami-library-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-opportunity-at-esami-library-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity at ESAMI &#8211; Library Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Library Assistant\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) seeks the services of a suitably qualified person to fill the following positions, at its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>Position Title:<b> Library Assistant<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Library Assistant shall provide technical support services for the day to day running of the Library and Documentation center.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties and Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data entry into the online catalogue;<\/li>\n<li>Sorting material according to classification or catalogue numbers and arranging materials for shelving and other processes;<\/li>\n<li>Handling circulation desk operations including check in\/out of materials;<\/li>\n<li>Creating and maintaining databases;<\/li>\n<li>Developing, processing and managing collections including delivery and collection of materials to and from faculty offices;<\/li>\n<li>Updating library records;<\/li>\n<li>Communicating library policies and procedures;<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring the use of library facilities by users;<\/li>\n<li>Attending to Library users appropriately;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Qualifications and experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A Diploma in Library studies and Information Technology or equivalent qualification with five (5) years relevant experience.<\/p>\n<p><b>Competence and Skills<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to use technology in enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Library, including web based methods of improving technological access to information;<\/li>\n<li>Good overall knowledge of archiving and filing information as well as maintaining databases and reference information;<\/li>\n<li>Capable of evaluating resources and finding the best ones for addressing different questions or issues;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to professionally search databases, internet resources, and catalogs to find needed information;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well with library staff as well as customers;<\/li>\n<li>Deep knowledge of books so as to be able to advise readers as to which good books for their reading level and interests;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to present information clearly;<\/li>\n<li>Strong level of customer service skills;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to adapt to new tools, systems and situations as they arise for information technology is constantly evolving and shifting;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mode of Application<\/b><br \/>\nApplications together with detailed CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, and three (3) referees should be addressed and emailed to:<\/p>\n<p><b>The Director General<\/b><br \/>\n<b>ESAMI<\/b><br \/>\n<b>P.O. BOX 3030<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Arusha<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Tanzania<\/b><br \/>\nEmail: <b>esamicommunication@esami-africa.org<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Closing Date \u2013 Applications should be received within two (2) months from the date of the Advertisement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Library Assistant\u00a0\u00a0 The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) seeks the services of a suitably qualified person to fill the following positions, at its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. Position Title: Library Assistant The Library Assistant shall provide technical support services for the day to day running of the Library and Documentation center. 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