Position Overview

The Library Officer -Acquisition shall be responsible to the Assistant Librarian.  

Duties and responsibilities

1. Reviewing, monitoring and implementing acquisition policies, plans, standards, strategies and procedures.
2. Reviewing condition of existing stock.
3. Verifying acquisition information.
4. Conducting needs assessment for information resource requirements.
5. Liaising with publishers and vendors to identify new and alternative titles.
6. Preparing reports.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
• 3 years’ experience in library operation
• Knowledge of systems for print and e-book acquisition.
• Ability to interpret usage statistics from e-libraries and e-databases.

Method of Application

Applications with two traceable referees should be sent by Monday, 30 June, 2025 to talentsearch@mubas.ac.mw  or The Registrar, MUBAS, P/Bag 303, Chichiri, Blantyre 3. Applicants should indicate the position applied for in the subject line of their emails and the application package should be merged as one document. Please note that hard copy applications are not allowed.