876-967-1526 nlj@nlj.gov.jm
PIDG/LB2
Jamaica
Posted 2 months ago

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

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