Vacancies for the Post of Assistant Librarian (Permanent/Contract)

UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

POST OF ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (PERMANENT/ CONTRACT)

(01 VACANCY)

The University of Colombo School of Computing will entertain applications from suitably qualified persons for the above post up to 06th October 2020.

01. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A First or a Second Class (Upper Division) in a Special Degree;

OR

2. A Second Class (Lower Division) in a Special Degree or a First or a Second Class (Upper Division) in a General Degree;

OR

3. A Pass in a Degree Examination and a Postgraduate Degree of at least 02 academic years duration in the field of Library and Information Sciences with a research component by way of thesis/ dissertation;

02. METHOD OF RECRUITMENT:

By open advertisement, evaluation of qualifications and interview.

Notes:

(a) Preference will be given to those who have computing degree as defined in the UGC Commission Circular No. 08/2018.

  1. Computer Science
  2. Software Engineering
  3. Information Systems
  4. Information Technology
  5. Computer Engineering
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(b) The candidates experience of designing and using a digital library system and library information system will be considered during the selection process.

(c) The selected candidate will require to complete a Postgraduate degree in Library and Information Sciences on a part time basis.

(d) Candidates should be able to carry out the duties according to the Terms of Reference (TOR) for Assistant Librarian given below.

Overall Responsibility for providing efficient, and effective services to the students and staff of the UCSC

  • Develop and manage collections of books and journals (both paper and electronic), as well as websites
  • Select, acquire and catalogue information using library and information software
  • Create, update and manage electronic and printed information resources
  • Coordinate and deliver information and digital literacy sessions to students, researchers and staff
  • Contribute to academic course development and liaise with academic departments
  • Assist researchers with literature searches using databases, printed resources and the internet
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic staff and students, as well as external bodies such as suppliers
  • Take on responsibility, in some cases, for archives and other special collections
  • Deal with user enquiries
  • Deal with budgets in relation to allocated subject areas/departments and, purchase resources
  • Keep up to date with developments in the library sector and participate in professional groups or networks.
  • Day-to-day management of the Library activities
  • Maintain the library information System of the UCSC library
  • Maintain the Digital Library System of UCSC Digital library

03. SALARY AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

Salary Code & Scale of Post of Assistant Librarian;

[U-AC 3 (IV)]: Rs.54,600 – 10 x 1335 – 67,950 p.m. (w.e.f. 01.01.2020)

(In addition, Government approved allowances applicable to the above post will be paid).

  • The selected candidate will be a member of the Universities Provident Fund as well as of the Universities Pension Scheme. He/ She will contribute 10% of his/her monthly salary to the Universities provident Fund and at the same time the employer will make a total contribution equivalent to 15% of the employees’ salary of which 8% will be credited to the Universities Pension Fund and 7% to the Universities Provident Fund.
  • Three percent (3%) if the salary will be contributed by the University to the Employees’ Trust Fund in terms of the provisions of the Employees’ Trust Fund Act, No.46 of 1980.
  • The appointment will be on probation for a period of three years which may be extended at the discretion of the Council of the University of Colombo.
  • The other conditions of appointment will be in accordance with provisions of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978, Universities (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 1985 and Universities (Amendment) Act No. 1 of 1995 and Ordinances, By Laws, Regulations and Rules etc. made thereunder.

IMPORTANT:

  1. The University of Colombo School of Computing reserves the right to short list the candidates and applicants will be shortlisted based on their qualifications and work experience. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

2) Applicants from Higher Educational Institutions, Government Departments and Government Corporations should apply through the Heads of such Institutions. Applications which do not conform to this requirement will be rejected. Such applicants are strongly advised to submit and advance copy to the postal address given below.

Postal Address:

Senior Assistant Registrar/ Establishments

University of Colombo School of Computing

No. 35, Reid Avenue

Colombo 07.

3) Duly completed applications should be forwarded with copies of relevant certificates (with the transcripts) under registered cover to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar/ Establishments, University of Colombo School of Computing, 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07 on or before 06th October 2020. The post applied for should be indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

4) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

5) Applicants should submit a self-evaluation report (SER) describing how the tasks mentioned in the TOR for the given post could be performed based on their experience.

Instructions to fill the application:

  • You will have to complete the online application in the UCSC website using your personal details.
  • Complete and submit the application.
  • Print the completed application form and sign.
  • Send the printed form along with copies of academic qualifications, to the address mentioned below, on or before 06th October 2020.
  • The name of the post in respect of which the application is sent, should be stated on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
  • Applications received after the closing date, incomplete or not submitted in the format provided in the UCSC website will be rejected.

Director

University of Colombo School of Computing

No. 35, Reid Avenue

Colombo 07

31.08.2020

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