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SUBJECT INFORMATION SPECIALIST (2 Post)

University of Zimbabwe

Expires: 28 Feb 2025

Full Time

Harare

Education

job Description

University of Zimbabwe is hiring a SUBJECT INFORMATION SPECIALIST (2 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to:
∙ Contribute to Collection Development and Management of the Library Collection
∙ Recruit and upload knowledge products on UZ eScholar and other Digital platforms.
∙ Provide quality control for catalogued resources
∙ Perform quality control for metadata of research outputs on the digital platforms
∙ Provide scholarly communication support to the assigned Faculty and Researchers
∙ Create and deliver Information and Digital Skills (IDS) content for the assigned faculty.
∙ Market and promote information and knowledge products to faculty members
∙ Promote access to electronic resources and use of reference managers
∙ Provide library and information services in line with international benchmarks andstandards
∙ Develop monitoring and evaluation tools to track usage of Library products andservices
∙ Regularly review and update content on the Library website to ensure it meets userneeds
∙ Represent the Library in Faculty meetings
∙ Monitoring performance and conducting performance appraisals for staff in Unit
∙ Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
∙ May be redeployed to any Library section as and when required

Qualifications and Experience

The positon requires an individual with:
∙ Master`s Degree in Librarianship, Information Science and Knowledge Managementor a related field

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter with six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, giving full particulars, including full names, place, date of birth, copies of I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O` and A` level) and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses, and physical addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 129, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe, posted to:

The Deputy Registrar
Department of Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE

Or hand delivered to University of Zimbabwe, Administration Block Room129. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 28 February 2025
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore menandwomen are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job overview

  • Location

    Harare

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    28 Feb 2025

  • Date Posted

    24 Feb 2025