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.