How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit:
- Application letter
- CV
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Certified copy of ID or Passport
- Two reference letters
Important: One PDF Document
The advert specifically states that all application documents must be:
Combined into ONE PDF document
Applicants should check their PDF before sending it to ensure that all pages are:
- Included
- Clear
- Legible
- Correctly ordered
Application Email
Send the complete application to:
recruitment@rcn.org.ls
Email Subject Line
The required subject line is:
Assistant Librarian
Using the correct subject line is important because it helps ensure your application is identified for the correct vacancy.
Closing Date and Time
Applications must be submitted on or before:
17 September 2026 at 4:00 PM
Applicants should avoid waiting until the final few minutes to submit their documents.
Important Application Notes
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The College states that if you do not hear from them within 3 months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
CV Tips for Assistant Librarian Applicants
Because 5 years of similar experience is required, your CV should make your library employment history very clear.
1. Highlight Your Qualification
Near the top of your CV, clearly state your:
Diploma in Library and Information Studies
or your relevant related qualification.
Include:
- Qualification name
- Institution
- Year completed
2. Clearly Show Your Five Years of Experience
For every relevant position, include:
Organisation: [Name]
Position: [Job Title]
Period: [Start Date – End Date]
Then describe your actual responsibilities.
3. Highlight Relevant Library Duties
Where truthful, emphasise experience involving:
- Cataloguing
- Bibliographies
- Book processing
- Library collections
- Reader advisory services
- Reference services
- Reserved materials
- Information retrieval
- Assisting library users
- Collection development
- Library administration
4. Highlight Tertiary Institution Experience
If you have worked at a:
- University
- College
- Nursing college
- Training institution
- Other higher-learning institution
make this visible because such experience is specifically listed as an added advantage.
5. Include Your Computer Skills
Create a section such as:
Computer Skills
Then list only programs and systems you genuinely know.
6. Show Your Customer/Reader Service Experience
An Assistant Librarian needs to work directly with readers.
Your CV should demonstrate your ability to:
- Listen to information requests
- Help users locate materials
- Explain library procedures
- Communicate professionally
- Resolve basic library-user problems
CV Profile Example
“Experienced library professional with a Diploma in Library and Information Studies and more than five years of experience supporting library operations and users. Skilled in organising library resources, cataloguing, book processing, reader advisory services and information retrieval, with good computer literacy, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.”
Applicants should customise this example according to their actual qualifications and experience.
Application Letter Tips
Your application letter should briefly explain:
- Why you want to work at Roma College of Nursing
- Your Library and Information Studies qualification
- Your years of relevant experience
- Your experience with cataloguing and book processing
- Your experience assisting library users
- Your computer literacy
- Any experience in a higher-learning institution
- Why you believe you are suitable for the Assistant Librarian position
Keep the letter professional and focused on the advertised requirements.
Possible Assistant Librarian Interview Questions
- Tell us about yourself and your library experience.
- Why do you want to work at Roma College of Nursing?
- What qualification do you have in Library and Information Studies?
- How many years of experience do you have in a similar role?
- What experience do you have working in a higher-learning institution?
- What is the purpose of a library catalogue?
- What experience do you have organising catalogues?
- What is a bibliography?
- How would you prepare a new book for library processing?
- What experience do you have with cataloguing?
- What is reader advisory service?
- How would you assist a student who cannot find the information they need?
- How would you help someone locate reserved material?
- What would you do if a requested book could not be found?
- How do you ensure library materials remain properly organised?
- What experience do you have with collection development?
- How would you identify gaps in a library collection?
- What computer skills do you have?
- Have you worked with electronic library systems?
- How do you assist users who have limited computer skills?
- How would you deal with a difficult library user?
- How do you prioritise several requests from readers?
- Why are good interpersonal skills important in a library?
- Describe a library-related problem you have solved.
- How would you develop relationships with other tertiary institutions?
- Why is collaboration between libraries important?
- How do you maintain accurate library records?
- How would you contribute to the development of a nursing college library?
- What are your strongest qualities as a library professional?
- Why should Roma College of Nursing appoint you?
Important Vacancy Summary
Employer: Roma College of Nursing
Position: Assistant Librarian
Grade: F
Location: Roma College of Nursing, Roma, Lesotho
Contract: Permanent
Reports To: Deputy Rector
Qualification: Diploma in Library and Information Studies or related
Experience: Minimum 5 years in a similar role
Higher-Learning Institution Experience: Added advantage
Application: Application letter + CV + certified educational certificates + ID/Passport + two reference letters
Document Format: All combined into one PDF
Application Email: recruitment@rcn.org.ls
Email Subject: Assistant Librarian
Closing Date: 17 September 2026 at 4:00 PM