Librarian (PIDG/LB 3)

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Director, the Librarian is responsible for planning and organizing the operations of the Programmes Coordination Division (Junior Centre Library and the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Library) and ensure that information is collected, cataloged and disseminated in an efficient manner; thus guaranteeing the effective facilitation of the users’ information and service needs. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares budget estimates for the Libraries 
• Represents the Programmes Coordination Division at the LIAJA meetings and networks with other Librarians. 
• Prepares bimonthly, quarterly status and annual reports on the activities of the Libraries.
• Assists with the preparation of Corporate and Operational plans. 
• Supervises the development and maintenance of cataloging system, indices and abstracts in keeping with international standards to facilitate identification and retrieval of information.
• Advises/recommends the acquisition of books, DVDs/CD-ROMs, periodicals and library supplies for the Junior Centre and Simón Bolívar Libraries 
• Determines method of retention or disposal of material. 
• Prepares survey tool/s, conducts and interprets user surveys: prepared report of survey findings
• Assists in establishing and maintaining reading corner at the Greater Portmore Junior Centre.
• Prepares, edits and distributes the Divisional Newsletter. 
• Conceptualizes and supervises the mounting of exhibitions. 
• Promotes the Junior Centre and Simón Bolívar libraries' facilities. 
• Writes content for and update the Junior Centres’ website 

Minimum Required Education and Training

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Library and Information Studies 
• Certificate in Supervisory Management 
• Three years’ experience in a similar capacity