Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES (MUBAS)
POSITION: LIBRARY OFFICER – READER SERVICES (MU8)
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
OVERVIEW
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Library Officer – Reader Services, tenable at the University in Blantyre.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Library Officer – Reader Services will work in the Library Services Department and will be responsible to the Assistant Librarian. The position involves supporting Readers Services.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of Readers Services policies, plans, standards, strategies and procedures.
- Receiving and compiling statistical reports from the Readers Services section.
- Conducting user information needs analysis.
- Maintaining user membership in the library management system.
- Recording and handling user disciplinary issues.
- Supporting the training of staff and students in the use of library resources.
- Supporting user information literacy programmes.
- Facilitating the management of Readers Services resources, new technologies and facilities.
- Issuing and discharging library materials.
- Preparing reports.
- Allocating work and appraising staff.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in managing a reputable library.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their applications, together with copies of relevant certificates and three (3) traceable referees, by Friday, 27th November 2026.
Applications should be submitted by email to talentsearch@mubas.ac.mw. Applicants should indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. The application package should be merged into one document.
Alternatively, applications may be addressed to:
The Registrar
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
P/Bag 303
Chichiri
Blantyre 3