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JOB TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT (1) POST AT GARISSA LEARNING CENTRE.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Diploma in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution;
  • At least 3 years working experience in an established and automated Academic Library;
  • Candidates with Hands-on knowledge in the use of Library Management Systems will be strongly favored;
  • Thorough knowledge and ability to use electronic databases;
  • Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Must possess good organizational and effective problem-solving skills;
  • Must be a team player;
  • Must be able to give attention to detail;
  • Must be able to work under minimum supervision;
  • Membership to a relevant Professional Association

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist students, Faculty, staff and administrators in accessing reliable, accurate information through a variety of avenues
  • Provide information literacy instruction designed to support self-directed, self-sufficient learning in a variety of settings and in a variety of instructional modalities;
  • Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection;
  • Issuing library information materials to and receiving returned library information materials from  the library patrons;
  • Sort publications, books and other literary items and return them to their proper shelves and storage areas;
  • Set up new accounts for patrons;
  • Maintain library equipment in proper working order;
  • Maintain records of new and used items received, issued, stored and returned, and file according to library system;
  • Ensure implementation of library policies;
  • Keep up regular communication with supervisors regarding changes, and seek streamline processes where appropriate;
  • Generate reports on a monthly basis;
  • Open and close library following normal business hours;
  • Secure library equipment;
  • Deal with problem or disruptive patrons, or refer them to the Administration;
  • Ensuring book shelves are tidy;
  • Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables;
  • Participate in Community Service;
  • Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Job Details

Campus : Garissa
Employment Category : NON-TEACHING
Employment Terms : CONTRACT
Designation : LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Job Grade : 10
Required Qualification Years
1Diplomain Library and Information Science0 Years
Required Document Mandatory
1Resume/CVYes
2Chapter Six - HELBYes
3Chapter Six -KRAYes
4Chapter Six - DCIYes
5KCSE CertificateYes
6KCPE CertificateYes
7Diploma CertificateYes
Posted By Admin / 2 years ago

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