THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our Matheson Library as a Senior Library Officer - Liaison.

MATHESON LIBRARY

Senior Liaison Library Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in supporting research, training, collection development, and academic engagement within the University, branch libraries and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between the library and academic departments, faculty, students, and external partners.
• Initiate communication processes between faculties and collection development for acquiring new resources.
• Keep faculty updated on new research and relevant resources in their subject areas.
• Promote library services, collections, and research support initiatives.
• Participate in delivering instructional materials, workshops, and training programs on information literacy and research skills.
• Organize special events, exhibitions, and publicity initiatives for the library in collaboration with reader services.
• Coordinate development and training programs for college libraries.
• Provide guide in reference and research services to library users.
• Supervise and perform weekly and weekend shift duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: A degree in Librarianship or an equivalent qualification (degree in other disciplines with relevant experience may be considered).
• Experience: 3-5 years in an academic environment, with demonstrated experience in liaison roles and research support.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and outreach skills for effective collaboration with faculty and students.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with academic departments.
• Proficiency in conducting information literacy sessions and workshops.
• Experience in public relations, event coordination, and library publicity efforts.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and evolving library environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity, professionalism, and strong work ethics.
• Commitment to serving the University community.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

Conditions of Service

Senior Library Officer I/II PGK26,709 - PGK38,241 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.