THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is seeking a dedicated and professional individual to join the Matheson Library team as Assistant Librarian – Collection Development.

MATHESON LIBRARY

Assistant Librarian - Collection Development

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university’s academic community by developing and maintaining a high-quality library collection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Selecting print and digital materials.
• Liaise with academic departments to coordinate book orders and collection needs.
• Respond to collection requests from patrons and academia, ensuring updates on request statuses.
• Review orders to prevent duplication and ensure compliance with collection development policies.
• Develop collection development policies and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct collection assessment to guide collection development decisions.
• Collaborate with acquisitions, cataloguing, and other library units to achieve collection goals.
• Research and recommend new tools and vendor services for collection development.
• Implement the process of weeding and withdrawing of materials.
• Train and supervise library assistants.
• Participate in library strategic planning and service improvements.
• Prepare statistical reports on collection development and provide to the library management.
• Perform weekend and shift duties.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Technical Services Librarian.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: A degree in Librarianship or equivalent. Degrees in other disciplines with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in academic or research libraries, particularly in collection development.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of collection development practices, publishing industry trends, and digital resources.
• Familiarity with print and electronic reference tools, including web-based databases.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Analytical skills

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and good work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability.
• Dedication and work commitment.

Conditions of Service

Assistant Librarian I/II PGK35,751 - PGK49,843 per annum

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses, including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees, including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

The Executive Director - Human Resources

PNG University of Technology

Private Mail Bag

Lae, 411

Papua New Guinea

Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to [email protected] with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE

• Deadline for all applications is 25th of April, 2025.
• Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.