Position Overview

The position is tenable in the Library Services Department. The Library Officer (Reader Services) shall be responsible to the Assistant Librarian. He/she shall be responsible for supporting of Readers Services.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Supporting the development, implementing and monitoring of Readers Services policies, plans, standards, strategies and procedures.
2. Receiving and compiling statistical reports from readers services section.
3. Conducting user information needs analysis.
4. Maintaining user membership in the library management system.
5. Recording and handling user disciplinary issues.
6. Supporting staff and students training in the use of library resources.
7. Supporting user information literacy programmes.
8. Facilitating the management of Readers Services resources, new technologies and facilities.
9. Issuing and discharging materials.
10. Preparing reports.
11. Allocating work and appraising staff.

Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or its equivalent
2. 2 years’ experience in managing a reputable library.

Method of Application

Applications with three traceable referees should be sent by Friday 27th November, 2026 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.