Job Title: Library Clerk (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About Organisation:
Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shelving books and other related library items.
- Mending damaged books, and maintaining a clean and neat library collection.
- Preparing books for binding.
- Processing and maintaining periodical files.
- Helping in locating print and non-print library resources.
- Checking books in and out using the library system.
- Maintaining records of overdue materials.
- Patrolling the library and ensuring that rules are being followed.
- Performing typing and keyboard duties.
- Training students and staff in using library online catalogue and systems.
- Handling interlibrary loan requests.
- Coding Library materials.
- Registering new patrons and issuing Library cards.
- Answering queries from Library users.
- Periodically conducting Library stocktaking.
- Performing any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Diploma in Library and Information Science or Records and Archives Management from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in computer applications shall be an added advantage.
- Experience working in a Library or Registry shall be an added advantage.
- Should not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.
How to Apply:
- Applicants must use the application form which should be downloaded from the University website. Download Here
- Applicants should request at least two of their referees to separately send sealed confidential reference letters attesting to the applicant’s competencies and suitability for the job applied for to the address below before the closing date of the advert.
- Applications, in PDF as a single file should be submitted to email address [email protected] not later than Friday 9th January, 2026 at 5.00 pm East African time.
Deadline: 9th January 2026
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
- Applicants who do not use the prescribed form will not be considered.
- Hard copy applications shall not be received.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required