NALIS TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
STAFF RECRUITMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:
Director, Public Libraries Division
JOB SUMMARY:
To plan, organise and direct the provision of public library services throughout Trinidad and Tobago. The Director evaluates projects and procedural guidelines for public library services; visits staff at public libraries to keep informed of activities to determine whether expected outcomes are in keeping with strategic objectives; co-ordinates and monitors the operations of various public libraries units including the National Library of Trinidad and Tobago, and contributes to policy formulation.
Work is performed with considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of an Executive Director and is reviewed through reports and discussions for achievements of strategic objectives.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overall responsibility for the management and administration of public libraries throughout Trinidad and Tobago
- Contributes to policy formulation, implementation and evaluation for the public library services and the development of the strategic objectives for determining expected outcomes of the activities/operation of the national library services
- Evaluates public library services and projects, establishes priorities and develops plans for additional services and the implementation of these services
- Co-ordinates and monitors the activities of various library units throughout Trinidad and Tobago
- Analyses the needs of each community, collects and assesses data for expansion of services to new communities
- Liaises with government department/ministries on national plans for providing information service
- Conducts re-assessment of policies in keeping with user needs and developmental strategies
- Evaluates user responses, supervisory assessments and recommendations with a view to providing appropriate solutions
- Promotes partnerships with corporate citizens to solicit corporate support for libraries in the community
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Extensive knowledge of internationally recognised library standards and professional codes of ethics
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of public library administration/management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to evaluate, assess, make recommendations and advise on policy and procedures for public library operations
- Ability to foster and maintain sound relationships with associates, corporate citizens and the public
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Training as evidence by a recognised Degree in Library and Information Science, and at least ten (10) years experience in the administration and management of a network of libraries; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Curriculum Vitae together with the names and addresses of two references should be submitted by October 15, 2008 to:
Director, Human Resource Management, National Library and Information System Authority,
National Library Building, Hart & Abercromby Streets, Port of Spain
For further information visit the NALIS Website: www.nalis.gov.tt
