Kirinyaga University (KyU) is seeking to recruit a qualified and competent individual for the position of Senior Library Assistant I (Grade 8).
Job Description
The Senior Library Assistant I will be responsible for providing core library and information support services, managing library cataloguing and classification, updating university databases, and facilitating access to information resources for students and faculty.
Key Responsibilities
Ordering for new books, journals and any other periodicals/publications and materials needed in the library
Indexing and abstracting journal articles
Maintaining and updating University database
Editing and compiling quarterly reports for the library section
Stock-taking the library collection
Charging and discharging library information resources to users
Providing reference and referral services to library patrons
Distributing publishers’ cataloguers to faculty deans and heads of departments
Processing of inter-library loan requests
Cataloguing and classification of newly acquired information resources
Verifying bibliographic details of library materials
Maintaining user profiles
Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
Teaching library skills and user education
Offering ICT services to various categories of users
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of Library Assistant II or in a comparable position
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application online through the Kirinyaga University recruitment portal at recruitment.kyu.ac.ke.
