Job offer: Librarian 3

OrganisationNational Library of JamaicaReferenceVAC-51984Contract TypeNot VacantIndustriesLibrary & Records ManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$3,501,527 per annumDate Posted10/09/2024Expiry Date25/09/2024The incumbent contributes to the organization and maintenance of the special collections resources through the use of standardized bibliographic and cataloguing tools. The job holder also provides reference and information services to library users.

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• A first degree in Librarianship from a recognized University
• A strong demonstrated background in West Indian and Jamaican History
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a library environment
• Knowledge of the organization and classification of Special Collections Resources.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Performs original cataloguing of Special Collections resources according to international standards to facilitate identification, access and use.
• Produces and maintains quality bibliographic records through strong knowledge and application of international standards.
• Accessions and indexes special collections resources.
• Contributes to the development of finding aids and guides to facilitate access to special collections resources.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of authority of records to improve resource access.
• Participate in the shelving and storage of special collections resources for adherence to classification schemes, rules and standards conducive to the retrieval and preservation of the collection.
• Identifies items for conservation.
• Contributes to the preservation of special collections materials.
• Ensures compliance with the conditions for reproduction of information resources.

 

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Core Competencies

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Customer & Quality Focus
• Teamwork & Cooperation

Technical Competencies

• Excellent research and reference skills
• Excellent knowledge of Cataloguing and Classification of special collection
• Sound Knowledge of Acquisition & Collection Development standards
• Knowledgeable of Preservation and Conservation special collection standards
• Sound knowledge of data management
• Sound Knowledge of Information Communication Technology

 

Special conditions associated with the job

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include Saturday and or Sunday

 

 

 

 

We appreciate all responses; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.