Njabulo Tazibona

Njabulo Tazibona 36 Lavinia Road, Waterford, Bulawayo, 263 (ZW) --PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a computer-literate and professional male who holds a degree in Library and Information Science. A presentable, trustworthy, and reliable self-starter with excellent communication skills, a hard worker who can withstand pressure and challenges of a high-pressure environment and guarantees loyalty, diligence, integrity, confidentiality, and transparency coupled with a conclusive attitude as well as being an enthusiastic learner who is willing to undertake training to further knowledge and understanding. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Jun. 2010 – Present Bulawayo, ZimbabweLibrarian and English Teacher, St. Columba's High School Analysing patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information. Coding, classifying, and cataloging books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on the subject matter or standard library classification systems. Teaching library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerised databases. Planning and teaching classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use. Assisting staff & students with technology-related issues Reviewing and evaluating materials, using book reviews, catalogues, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources. Locating unusual or unique information in response to specific requests. Explain the use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies. Arranging for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library. Develop library policies and procedures. Checking books in and out of the library. Collecting and organising books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials. Evaluating materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded. Engaging in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations. Authoring or publishing professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials. Compiling lists of overdue materials, and notifying borrowers that their materials are overdue. Assembling and arranging display materials. Completing minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams. Basic network administration. Internet and e-mail management. Social media administration. Organising classroom lectures and coursework Preparing materials and activities Assign homework and interesting exercises Identifying students with special requirements and creating individualised plans Determine exam and assignment grades Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior Keeping a record of students’ attendance and grades Research new language teaching methods Encouraging students to read out loud in class Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict Informing parents about their children’s performance Invigilating school and public examinations Attending staff development workshops Collaborating with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience Led the school's twinning programme with our UK sister school- St Cecilia's Wandsworth School under the Common Everybody banner. Organising careers day for the students Media Club Patron and School Photographer Coaching sports. Apr. 2015 – May. 2015 Bulawayo, ZimbabweAssistant Librarian (Industrial Attachment), Zimbabwe Academy of Music Checking books in and out of the library. Collecting and organising books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books and music. Compiling lists of overdue materials, and notifying borrowers that their materials are overdue. Assembling and arranging display materials. Assisting staff & students with technology-relatedes  Website Editing Social media administration. EDUCATION Current StudiesBachelor of Social Science (Special Honours): Monitoring and Evaluation Lupane State University Nov. 2017Bachelor of Science (Honours): Library and Information Science Zimbabwe Open University - Harare, Zimbabwe Aug. 2011Higher National Diploma: Library and Information Science Bulawayo Polytechnic - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Aug. 2010National Diploma: Library and Information Science Management Bulawayo Polytechnic - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Aug. 2008National Certificate: Library and Information Science Bulawayo Polytechnic - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe LANGUAGES EnglishFluent Ndebele / ZuluNative speaker XhosaConversational SKILLS Computer SkillsExperienced Social MediaSkillful Project ManagementSkillful AWARDS Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (ZIMDEF) Award for the Best Student in Library and Information Science at National Diploma Level- 2010  ACCOMPLISHMENTS Presented papers at international librarian’s conferences entitled;  “The role of school library media centres in career guidance and development: a case of St Columba’s High School’’ “Is the information worker need underestimated?” PROFESSIONAL & SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS Treasurer of the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZimLA) Matabeleland Branch  Secretary of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL), Zimbabwe  Secretary for Education- Ward 4 of the Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) Secretary of the St Columba's High School's Social Fund Club ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Did a short online course; Sports Management Worldwide (2016); Portland, Oregon, USA  Motor Sports Management, Certificate, Training includes Event management, facilities management, public relations/media relation, broadcast media, and race team business operations. (Mentored by Tom Weisenbach, Indiana Motorsports). Was accepted for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) majoring, respectively, in (English and Computer Studies) at Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) in Zimbabwe. ZOU is the country’s leading distance-learning institution. The duration of the programme is 11/2 years. HOBBIES Travelling Playing and watching sports Reading and research Fine arts (ballet, classical music, opera, pantomime) Surfing the internet Photography REFERENCES Fr. A. M. Ncube, St. Columba’s High School, 2nd Street, Makokoba, P.O. Box 521, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Tel: - / +263 773 453 094-Mr. M. Bullivant OBE, Zimbabwe Academy of Music, P.O. Box FM 640, Famona, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Tel: - / 67195-Mr. J. Mathema, Masiyephambili College, Cnr Ullswater Drive and Croome Road, Montrose, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Cell: +263 772 755 776-Mrs. P. Nyachuru, St. Columba’s High School, 2nd Street, Makokoba, P.O. Box 521, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263 712 914 986-