Assistant Librarian Job in Kenya

Inoorero University wishes to recruit mature, committed and self driven individuals for the following position:

Assistant Librarian

Overall Purpose of the position

                                             

To provide professional library services to both internal and external customers; assist  with finding information on a wide range of subjects utilizing a variety of library resources of reference service; reader’s advisory, research, and library instruction and relevant schedule of programming for users.


Key Responsibilities:

Instruct customers on the use of the library online catalog, online magazine index, the Internet, and library equipment which includes photocopiers, laser printers, and microfilm and microfiche reader/printers.

Deal with enquiries from students and teaching staff for books and information

Issue and return library resources and retrieve overdue books

Deal with income for overdue and lost books

Shelve returned books and other materials and keep shelves tidy and in good order

Assist with selection and purchase of book stock and other library materials and keeping to delegated budget

Check reading and other resource lists against the library catalogue, edit bibliographic and item records, and add and remove items from collections.

Receive and check-in serials, chase outstanding issues, amend records as appropriate, and deal with resultant queries.

Undertake stock checks, check shelves for missing items, prepare items for removal, binding or relocation and amend records as appropriate.

Supervise, train, guide and mentor the Library staff

Assist with the use and routine maintenance of library equipment and resources, including photocopiers, computers, self-service terminals, audio-visual and other equipment

Contribute to the upkeep of a tidy, secure and well maintained library and help to ensure appropriate study environment through the application of library policies

Collect usage statistics, assist with surveys, monitor service levels and other quality checks associated with front of house activities.

Ensure that the services to users are at the required level and that all user complaints are addressed

Work with the academic staff in enhancing the usage of the library

Participate in library policies and procedures formulation, updates and implementation.

Account for all the library resources through inventory, records management and stock taking

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Technical Skills/Competencies:

Good facilitation, organisation and coordination skills

Good interpersonal and  communication skills

Integrity.

Planning and organizational skills.

Proactive, initiative and good networking skills.

Computer proficiency

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Library Studies or Information Science

Working Experience

At least 3 years of relevant experience 

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your application letter and CV, including current and expected remuneration to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 25 May 2012. Please note that no paper applications will be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.