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Job Title: Librarian
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Salary Scale: UVTAB 5
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Division: Records and Information Management Unit
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Reports to: Senior Records Officer
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Responsible for: Assistant Librarian
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Job Purpose:
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To provide access to information, social, and technological programming to users.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Cataloguing books by author and subject reference for quick information search and retrieval using the literature database – MIST.
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Developing and maintaining an effective library database for easy access and retrieval of information.
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Classifying books and records according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) scheme for proper shelving, setting up, and reorganization of the library.
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Developing guidelines for library use.
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Identifying user needs and recommending materials for acquisition in the library.
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Carrying out annual stocktaking of library information resources to ensure the security of library property.
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Establishing and maintaining a proper and effective system for borrowing and returning library stock.
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Assembling and indexing databases of library materials for easy tracing and retrieval.
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Compiling and submitting quarterly reports on the status of library information use.
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Managing clientele, all library activities, and maintaining proper order of the facility.
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Person Specifications:
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Qualifications:
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An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science, or Information Science from a recognized University.
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Experience:
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Nil
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Competencies:
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Technical:
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Records and Information Management
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Knowledge management
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Professionalism
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Information Communication Technology
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Behavioral:
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Confidentiality
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Concern for quality and standards
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Communicating effectively
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Negotiations and mediation skills
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Ethics and integrity
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Interested applicants can access the full job descriptions and specifications on the UVTAB WEBSITE. This should contain a Curriculum vitae with telephone contacts, emails, and any other information that may be required, names and addresses of referees, copies of relevant academic documents certified within a period not later than June 2025, addresses, most recent and clear scanned passport-size photograph should be attached not later than Monday, 16th March, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- Applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The Job title and Reference Number should be clearly indicated.
Note:
- Kindly merge your application and all supporting academic documents into a single PDF file not exceeding 5MB.
- Only one combined PDF (maximum 5MB) should be uploaded.
- Interested individuals should click the link below to fill the application form:
https://uvtab.jugglehire.com/jobs
