The successful candidate will provide essential support in the day-to-day operations of the campus library, ensuring efficient delivery of library services to students, faculty, and staff. The role involves assisting with circulation, collection, user support, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage circulation services, including
check-in/check-out of materials, handling overdue items, and processing
fines.
- Process and organize library materials
(accessioning, cataloguing, and shelving)
- Provide user support, including orientation and
assistance with electronic resources.
- Maintain accurate library records and ensure a
tidy and conducive learning environment.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Library Management
Systems (e.g., Koha) and ICT applications.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the
library supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experience
- Diploma in Library and Information
Science/Studies (or equivalent qualification).
- At least two (2) years of relevant work
experience in a library setting.
- Strong ICT skills, including familiarity with
library databases and digital tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Customer-focused, highly organized, and a
collaborative team player.
- Demonstrated merit and ability in work
performance.
How to Apply
The
terms of service include a generous medical scheme, a house allowance, and a
commuting allowance.
Applicants
should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications,
work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and
e-mail address.
Copies
of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and
addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s
competence in the area of specialization.
Applicants
and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Kenyatta University
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
- Applications and letters from the referees
should be received not later than,
- Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity
employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Women and persons with disability are encouraged
to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
