Principal Library Assistant - Bolgatanga Polytechnic

Bolgatanga Polytechnic was established in 1999 to provide career-focused and skill-based education, research and training with emphasis on hands-on experience and entrepreneurship development.

In line with Government's policy, the Polytechnic is currently a candidate for con­version to a Technical University. The Polytechnic is an equal opportunity institution and runs programmes that challenge learners to be creative, innovative and morally responsible citizens.

PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Job Description

Staff in this grade shall be required to perform the duties of Senior Library Assistant at a high level of responsibility; including the following:

• Housekeeping duties in the library;
• Disseminating information to patrons;
• Assisting in ensuring that the library is secured from theft;
• Performing classification and cataloguing of books journals and other materials;
• Preparing Accession Register and Acquisition Regis­ter;
• Undertaking weeding of materials;
• Providing inputs for the preparation of the depart­ment's budget; and
• Assisting in stock taking of library materials;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Library Studies, Information or Information Science from a recognized university with at least 5 years post qualification expe­rience;

OR             

• Must possess the Diploma in Library/Information Studies with at least 8 years relevant working experience

OR

• Must have had a minimum of 5 years' experience in the grade of Senior Library Assistant