Senior Assistant Librarian

ShareWORLD Open University

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

ShareWORLD Open University is a registered and accredited University by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE). The University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The University is inviting applications to fill a gap for Senior Assistant Librarian, tenable at the Lilongwe Campus.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Assistant Librarian is responsible for the leadership role in the Library, and will support students and academics as well as other library staff.  Much of their role involves making sure people can access the resources they need for their studies or research, is answerable to Management and the Academic team regarding their needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Shall include ensuring and supervision on the following, etc.:

• Making sure all users can access library resources;
• Responding to requests from students, staff and other library users;
• Participation in resource mobilization activities of the University;
• Registering new members and entering their records in computers;
• Processing new material including books and computer software;
• Sorting books, publications and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, or other designated storage areas;
• Locating library materials for members including books and periodicals;
• Maintaining records of items received, stored, issued and returned and file cataloguing and keeping track of library materials according to the system used;
• Ordering books, journals and other resources;
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful individual should possess Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, mature, with good understanding of  Library procedures and practices.  She/he should be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and evident experience in Library activities at College level or higher learning institution of not less than two years.

 KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Basic IT skills and familiarity with the use of databases and the internet.
• Must be familiar and confident with digital platforms and processes.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good skills in archive preservation
• Team Building skills.

Interested persons who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with full Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of certificates and names of three traceable referees to:

Acting Human Resources Officer

ShareWORLD Open University

P O Box 1102

LILONGWE.

Or send your application to: hr@swu.ac.mw

Closing date for receiving applications is 5th September, 2025.