Reports to: Associate Dean ( Student Services and Quality)
Department: Library

Purpose of the Role 

To oversee the daily operations of a library for smooth operation of Library department Duties and Responsibilities 

Job Responsibilities

• Selecting, developing, cataloguing and classifying library resources 
• Assist staffs, employees with finding reference materials and leisure reading materials when asked 
• Liaising with departmental academic staff, external organizations and suppliers 
• Ensuring that library services meet the needs of particular groups of users (eg staff, postgraduate students,) 
• Assisting readers to use computer equipment, conduct literature searches etc 
• Promoting the library's resources to users 
•  Check books and other materials in and out of the library along with managing the new materials acquired. 
• Maintain library inventory and conduct periodic audits of the information on file 
• Help readers navigate the electronic records and periodicals 
• Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources. 

Note: This job description sets out the main responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Specific duties may change from time to time without changing the general nature of the post and expected to be flexible in the range of responsibilities s/he undertakes.