Library Assistant at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy.
• 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognised University

OR

• Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
• Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognised University.
• Must be computer Literate

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to:  Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing (AFM)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
• Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
• Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
• Library user orientation and education.
• Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
• Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
• Preservation of library materials.
• Reference and reprography services.
• Shelving of information services.
• Advice on required materials in the library.
• To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian.