Librarian Job in Kenya

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Library Services, the jobholder will be responsible for undertaking activities in the Library Services Section.

Key responsibilities

Charging and discharging library materials;

Verifying newly acquired library materials;

Accessioning library information materials;

Shelving and shelf arrangement;

Providing user education and information literacy services;

Preparing subscriptions for different information resources;

Conducting information searches and retrievals;

Preserving and conserving information resources;

Cataloguing and classifying information resources;

Compiling user profiles;

Ensuring Library Information Services are in conformity with international standards;

Digitizing information resources;


Requisitioning library information resources;

Indexing, cataloguing and classifying library resources; and

Preparing and submitting library reports.

Undertaking any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

Must have a Bachelor Degree in Library and information Studies;

Information Sciences; Technology in Information Science or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;

Must have Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution. 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to complete the online employment application form Ref. KNBS/F/93/29.

Applications must be received not later than 5.00p.m on 21st June, 2024

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on docs.google.com to apply