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.