Job Objective
- The position holder provides a wide variety of technical and
clerical services, including information and reference service, reader’s
advisory, cataloging, circulation services, Library administrative
support, security of library resources and patrons and make certain that
only authorized users make use of the library.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Manage resources such as books, journals, website information,
and user enquires
- Circulation of Library resources to authorized library users
as well as maintaining circulation files, records and statistics.
- Deliver information and learning skills courses for students
and staff.
- Ensure only authorized items leave the library (checking to
ensure that overdue items/books do not go out of the library.
- Ensure unauthorized items such as big bags and food stuffs are
not brought into the library.
- Make sure the library surrounding (environment) is conducive
for learning i.e. free from noise and loud music.
- Inform the Head of Library Services in cases of emergency,
irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of
unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
- Assist in the enforcement of library regulations;
- Assist in the movement of library books and other library
resources across floors.
- Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery
to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Qualifications And Experience
- Diploma in Library and Information Science
- Knowledge of Library operations.
- Basic knowledge in security matters in library
- People skills.
Other Skills And Competencies
- At least 2 years’ relevant working experience.
Competencies
- Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment,
policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective library security
operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements
should submit an application letter, a detailed CV including three referees,
academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your Kenya National
ID and KRA PIN certificate via link by 7thAugust
2024. .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Head of Human Capital Management,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
