Librarian/Media Resource Officer

The Librarian/Media Resource Officer is responsible for managing library operations: acquisition and dissemination of information resources to library patrons (staff and students); coordinating development and management of educational media resources in support of the curricula offered.

LIBRARIAN/MEDIA RESOURCE OFFICER

PORT MARIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

PORT MARIA P.O.

ST. MARY

The Librarian/Media Resource Officer is responsible for managing library operations: acquisition and dissemination of information resources to library patrons (staff and students); coordinating development and management of educational media resources in support of the curricula offered. The service of the Librarian/Media Resource Officer also informs and educates students and the institution on the range of information resources available and how they would be helpful.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:

ü  NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science, Library Science or Documentation Management

ü  At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in a comparable educational and training service operation. Such experience should ideally be geared from a polytechnic institute, a tertiary education college or a national training agency

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Knowledge of Quality Assurance and control

ü  Knowledge of classification and cataloguing

ü  Sound knowledge of Library Information Management Systems

ü  Knowledge of Information Communication Technology

ü  Use of audio-visual media technologies

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Coordinates the acquisition of information resources

ü  Coordinates the acquisition of audio-visual media technology devices

ü  Maintains collection of information resources and media technologies

ü  Facilitates access to new knowledge

ü  Develops Strategic Plans for the Unit

ü  Develops Policies and Procedures Manuals

ü  Promotes/communicates the inventory of information resources

ü  Disseminates information to staff

ü  Trains trainees in the use of writing styles

ü  Trains clients to use audio-visual media technology equipment

ü  Trains library users to access electronic databases

ü  Research and selects new knowledge resources

ü  Conducts Information Literacy sessions

ü  Conducts assessment of information needs among users

ü  Conducts performance appraisals of direct reports

ü  Conducts research and prepare reports

ü  Prepares annual budget

ü  Mounts displays and exhibitions

ü  Maintains version control systems

ü  Prepares for and respond to accreditation and facilities audit

ü  Compiles and publishes selected bibliographies

 All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumés and cover letter should be addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR

HUMA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

 The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans