REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT I GRADE 7


This is  a middle level to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the University management from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.


Academic Qualification


The candidate must have a minimum of a Diploma in Library and Information Science/Studies from a recognized institution. A Degree in Library and Information Science/Studies or related discipline from  a recognized institution is an added advantage.


Experience


The candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years of continuous relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of a Library Assistant II orcomparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.


 In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following:


Exposure in assisting guests with internet access
Exposure in digitization of information
Exposure in documentation of information materials
Exposure in uploading content to the institutional repository
Exposure in cataloguing and classification of newly acquired materials
Maintenance of records of books borrowed and returned
Sorting and shelving of books according to the classification system in  place 


Responsibilities


Carry out relevant newspaper circulation and support user access
Contribute to the cataloguing of new materials, special collections and the maintenance of library catalogue. Create, Edit and Update KOHA bibliographic data
Identify and research new resources for the library, to include book stock, periodicals, electronic resources. Identify user information needs, search, retrieve, download, catalogue and enable users access Maintain decorum, good etiquette and professionalism at all times
Oversee students and staff studying in the Library, using computers, equipment and books on a daily basis. Participate in all house-keeping routines, over-due fines charging, shelving and shelf reading. Participate, in collection development, care, stocktaking, withdrawal and vigilance at all times
Participate in library meetings, events, outreach, resource mobilization, training, induction and orientation Perform circulation services by answering calls, make reservations, charging and discharging materials.
Provide guidance and support to users on enquiries related access to information use skills and ОРАС.
Receive new users/visitors and direct them to the relevant staff with requisite skills to handle them.
Report punctually and remain at relevant work station whenever on duty as required
Retrieve and compile bibliographical information in  both print and electronic formats.
Troubleshoot other Library Information Management software's as appropriate.


Skills


Communications Skills
Relevant computer skills
Teamwork skills