Job Description
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
POST B: SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the Senior Library Assistant posts. The successful candidates will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of efficient, customer-focused library services to staff, students, and the wider University community.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing all library transactions and operations at the circulation desk.
Charging and discharging library materials using the Koha Library Management System.
Assisting users in navigating and effectively utilising the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
Assisting patrons in locating and accessing materials from the Open Shelf and the Core Collections.
Participating in periodic stocktakes.
Providing support for collection development initiatives.
Supporting student orientation programmes and community engagement activities.
Performing circulation duties during the day, at weekends, and at night as required.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, to the Human Resources Office by the closing date.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:
A National Diploma in Library and Information Science.
At least five (5) Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language.
A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience as a Library Assistant or better in an academic Library.
How to Apply
NB: The successful candidates may be deployed to any of the University Campuses.
Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), National identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.
Closing date for applications is 28 August 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.