Vacancy title:
Library Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
The Copperbelt University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Kitwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To perform basic library routines and assist in the development, promotion and delivery of library services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages service points (circulation desk, short loan, etc.);
• Registers all reading materials;
• Registers news members of the Library;
• Labels, samples and sensitises students on the available materials in the Library;
• Photocopies various documents;
• Shelves and retrieves reading materials; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full Grade 12 full certificate with 5 “O” levels with Credit or better in English and Mathematics;
• Certificate in Library Studies or Information Technology;
• Diploma in Library Studies or Information Technology will be an added advantage; and
• Minimum of two (02) years of experience in an academic library.

Required Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good command of English in both spoken and written forms;
• Must be very computer literate with sound knowledge in internet skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• The job involves the lifting of books, light furniture and equipment requiring the exertion of some physical effort;
• Plans daily activities on a worksheet and coordinates activities; and
• Freedom of action is within clearly defined limits. Decisions are made depending on rules and precedents, although there is a need to exercise judgment in their application.

Reporting Relationship:

• Immediate Supervisor:   Senior Library Assistant
• Salary Scale: PSS 08

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no later than Thursday, 14th August, 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to jobs@cbu.ac.zm. The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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