Library Assistant – 2 Posts at The Kiambu National Polytechnic

Advert No. KINAP/HR/13/2024 – LIBRARY ASSISTANT – (2 POSTS)

Purpose of the Job

This position is responsible to ensure that library books and reading resource materials are easily accessible by all Trainers and Trainees in the institution for enhanced competency development.

Requirements-Job Specification

• Diploma in Information Studies or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• At least two years’ experience in the field.
• Soft Skills: Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Problem solving skills, Time Management Skills, Report writing.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Catalogue all new information materials to ensure that they are well placed in the shelves for ease accessibility by the users.
• Classify books and material on the shelf and reference for easy retrieval by library users.
• Track all the enquiries received in the institution by post, email, personal visit and by telephone in consultation with the Librarian.
• Responsible to open and close the library as per operational guidelines at the institution.
• Create displays of new materials as instructed by the librarian to publicize new information materials.