15 Government Jobs at Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB)
Government Jobs at Tanzania Library Services Board. TLSB is a parastatal organization under the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology. It was formally established on 1st April 1964 following the enactment of the Tanganyika Library Services Board Act of 1963. This Act was later replaced by the Tanzania Library Services Board Act of 1975 which extended the Board’s functions and powers.
Under the 1975 Library Act, the Board is not only responsible for the development of libraries but also documentation and information services, training of librarians, participation in promoting literacy campaigns, promotion and development of indigenous literature, control and supervision over public libraries and advising ministries and parastatal organizations on library and documentation services
15 Government Jobs at Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB)
On behalf of Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill (twenty four) 24 vacant posts as mentioned below
LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (6 POSTS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To display new books and other reading materials;
- To shelve file and issue books;
- To register readers;
- To upkeep backsets of newspapers and journals;
- T o repair library publications;
- To assist library users in locating reading materials and retrieving information;
- To prepare cuttings from newspapers of relevance to the Board;
- .To handle simple enquiries from readers; and
- To undertake bibliographical searching.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Secondary Education Certificate and Technician Certificate (NTA-level 5) in Library Services from recognized Institutions.
REMUNERATION: As per TLSB salary scale
LIBRARIAN II (3 POSTS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist in Cataloguing and classifying books;
- To assist users in literature searching and reference services;
- To assist the process of Book selection and ordering;
- To compile library statistics and reports ; and
- To shelve, file and issue books; and
- To prepare report regarding cataloguing and classification of books
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Librarianship and Information Sciences from recognized Higher Learning Institutions
REMUNERATION: As per TLSB salary scale
TUTOR II- RECORDS MANAGEMENT (4 POSTS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches up to NTA level 6 and may assist teaching in higher NTA levels;
- Administers examinations for NTA level 6 students;
- Conducts and supports research and consultancy works;
- Prepares learning resources;
- Supervises field training;
- Supervises and assists junior staff; and
- Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisors
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Records Management with at least GPA of 3.5 from recognized Institution.
REMUNERATION: As per TLSB salary scale
TUTOR II- LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (2 POSTS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches up to NTA level 6 and may assist teaching in higher NTA levels;
- Administers examinations for NTA level 6 students;
- Conducts and supports research and consultancy works;
- Prepares learning resources;
- Supervises field training;
- Supervises and assists junior staff; and
- Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisors
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of first Degree in Librarianship and Information Sciences with at least GPA of 3.5 from recognized Government Institution.
REMUNERATION: As per TLSB salary scale