Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Librarian Job in Kenya


Librarian

Job Description
  • Issue course materials and books to students
  • Buy /shelve college books and course materials
  • Make certificates
  • Handle student complaints
  • Sitting in for front office personnel
  • Typing work plans for Lecturers and administration staff.
  • Record keeping and library stock taking (library codes, book categorizing).
  • Handling library discrepancies for instance penalties upon late return of books, lost materials etc
  • Induction program for new students
  • Liaise with lecturers on new requisitions and make a follow up with management on the same.
  • In liaison with the cleaner, ensure the library environment is conducive for learning
  • Ensure discipline within the library room and its immediate environs.
  • Any other duty deemed necessary by management.
Knowledge
  • Library policies, procedures, methods, ethics and professional standards.
  • Organization and structure of the l
Skills
  • The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills;
  • Decision making skills
  • Team building skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to manage a library and its collection
  • Effective verbal, presentation, communication and presentation skills
  • Time management skills
Personal attributes
  • Be honest and trustworthy
  • Be respectful
  • Posses’ cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Be flexible
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics
Minimum qualifications
  • Diploma  in library and information science
  • K.C.S.E mean grade C (plain)
Email CV to riona@kentrain.co.ke  before 14th of November 2012.