The National Library of Jamaica invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Librarian 2 (PIDG/LB2) Deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Salary: $2,803,771 p.a Type: Full-Time Job Purpose Under the direction of the Manager, Cataloguing and Classification, the incumbent catalogues electronic resources and creates metadata for digital resources Key Responsibilities 

1. Performs original and copy cataloging of electronic resources to facilitate their identification, access, and use
2. Creates metadata for digitized resources.
3. Assists with the cataloguing of articles extracted from books and periodicals
4. Produces and maintains quality bibliographic records through knowledge and application of international standards such as RDA, MARC 21 AACR2R, LCSH.
5. Input details about new material into NLJ database
6. Assists with the creation and maintenance of indexes
7. Assists in the maintenance of the collection inventory
8. Prepares progress reports
9. Performs other duties assigned from time to time

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies Core Competencies

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

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Cataloguing  and Classification
• Good Research and Reference Skills
• Knowledgeable about Preservation and Conservation practices
• Sound knowledge of Data management
• Sound Knowledge of Information Communication Technology

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Librarianship or equivalent field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• One (1) year related working experience.
• Exposure to cataloguing.

Special conditions associated with the job

• May be required to work outside of normal working hours
• Exposure to dust

Salary: $2,803,771 p.a Applications accompanied by detailed resume should be sent by Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Director HRM & Administration National Library of Jamaica 12 East Street, Kingston. Email: nljhrm@nlj.gov.jm We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The National Library of Jamaica invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill: Position:  Office Attendant (LMO/TS2) Salary: $18,647 p.w Deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Job Purpose 

Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Property, the incumbent is responsible providing custodian, ancillary/customer support services to include cleaning and maintenance of the working environment and dispatching and retrieving mails/ correspondence.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Cleans working environment
2. Provides maintenance for reading room by vacuuming shelves as assigned
3. Vacuums furniture and library resources as required
4. Cut and mount newspaper clippings
5. Provides attendant services for meetings and events by preparing the physical space and /or preparing and serving refreshments as directed
6. Delivers and collects mails/correspondence as directed
7. Removes goods and furniture as directed
8. Assists with routine building and facilities maintenance as directed
9. Provides customer support services at the front desk by:
   • Directing customers to the appropriate service areas
   • Ensuring that a record of users is maintained at the front desk
   • Receiving and storing bags at the counter
   • Directing users to lockers for storage of personal effects ensuring that locker keys are distributed and collected
   • Collecting incoming mails and forwarding to the Executive Office
10. Provides relief support in the print room
11. Provides custodian services for the opening and closure of the library as directed
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Core Competencies

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

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of Secondary Education
• Functionally Literate
• One (1) year related working experience

 Special conditions associated with the job

• Required to lift and move objects, bend and stretch, walk and use step ladder in the day to day performance of duties
• Required to lift metal/grill shutters on a daily basis
• Required to adjust working hours schedule to include 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Required to work outside normal working hours to include early mornings, late evening, weekend & public holidays.

Salary $18,647 p.w

Applications accompanied by detailed resume should be sent by Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Director, HRM & Administration National Library of Jamaica 12 East Street Kingston Email: nljhrm@nlj.gov.jm

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