Assistant Librarian at University of Ghana

About the Position

The University of Ghana Library System (UGLS) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Assistant Librarian. This full-time position provides operational support for achieving the objectives and strategic plan of the UGLS.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote library resources to the university community
• Provide library instruction and information literacy training
• Use relevant software and tools to engage students and faculty to improve teaching and learning
• Provide research support to academic departments
• Contribute to the profession through research and publishing
• Contribute to the profession through extension activities
• Provide reference services to users
• Perform the role of a subject librarian
• Supervise shelving operations

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a staff member of the University of Ghana with at least two (2) years of service at the grade of Senior Library Assistant or higher
• Possess a good first degree plus a research master's degree (minimum Master of Philosophy [MPhil] or equivalent) in Librarianship, Information Studies, Library Studies, or related discipline
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant post-second-degree qualification work experience
• Provide evidence of chartered membership with the Ghana Library Association (GLA) or similar library professional association, with not less than two years of membership

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to conduct reference interviews
• Ability to develop relevant search strategies
• Ability to conduct literature searches