Senior Library Assistant – Zvishavane Campus

About the role

Midlands State University is seeking a Senior Library Assistant to manage circulation services at its Zvishavane campus. The role supports students, faculty and community members by ensuring smooth library operations and access to resources.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all transactions at the circulation desk, including charging and discharging books using the Library Management System.
• Assist users in searching and retrieving items via the Online Public Access Catalogue.
• Guide patrons to locate materials on the open shelves and within core collections.
• Participate in regular stock‑taking and collection development activities.
• Support student orientation programmes and community engagement initiatives.
• Perform day, weekend and night circulation duties as required.
• Be available for deployment to any university campus.

Required profile

• National Diploma in Library & Information Science.
• Five Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Senior Library Assistant in a university library.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a Library Management System (LMS) for circulation tasks.
• Ability to use the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) effectively.