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Job Summary

Job Title:
Library Assistant, University Library (Section)
Employer:
Makerere University
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 17 March 2025

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About the Organisation

Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.

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Kampala, Uganda

​Established in 1922 as a technical school, Makerere University is Uganda's oldest and largest institution of higher learning, located in Kampala. Over the decades, it has evolved into a premier university, offering 145 undergraduate programs and over 139 postgraduate courses across nine colleges and one school. The university has earned a reputation for academic excellence, producing influential alumni, including several African presidents and Nobel laureates. Its mission is to provide transformative and innovative teaching, learning, research, and services responsive to dynamic national and global needs.

Makerere fosters a work culture that emphasizes accountability, professionalism, inclusivity, integrity, and respect, offering job opportunities in academia, administration, and research. The institution has a significant national and regional presence, serving approximately 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. Its business model focuses on delivering diverse programs and research outputs, contributing to societal development. The university is committed to corporate social responsibility through community engagement and development initiatives. For more information, visit www.mak.ac.ug.​

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Deadline: 

17 Mar 2025

Job Title

Library Assistant, University Library (Section) job at Makerere University

Makerere University

Job Description

Job Title:      Library Assistant, University Library (Section)

Organization: Makerere University Kampala

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

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How to Apply

  • Process library materials;

  • Replace lost/damaged Library materials;

  • Maintain security of Library materials;

  • Responsible for readers services;

  • Provide reference work and circulation of library materials;

  • Maintain the Library catalogue;

  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Library Assistant, University Library (Section) job at Makerere University

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  • An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Science or Information Systems or Information Technology.


Skills/Competences      

  • Proficiency in computer systems including use of mail and the internet;

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills;

  • Integrity;

  • Ability to work with teams;

  • Quick judgement and decision making;

  • Ability to initiate change.

  • Age: Below 55 years

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