Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
UMMA/HRM/EXT/ADVERT/8/22/Library Department/Libraray Assistant - Grade 10

• Salary Range KES to KES
• House Allowance

Job Description
Job Title: Library Assistant (1) Post At Garissa Learning Centre.

Education And Experience
• Diploma in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution;
• At least 3 years working experience in an established and automated Academic Library;
• Candidates with Hands-on knowledge in the use of Library Management Systems will be strongly favored;
• Thorough knowledge and ability to use electronic databases;
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must possess good organizational and effective problem-solving skills;
• Must be a team player;
• Must be able to give attention to detail;
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision;
• Membership to a relevant Professional Association

Duties And Responsibilities
• Assist students, Faculty, staff and administrators in accessing reliable, accurate information through a variety of avenues
• Provide information literacy instruction designed to support self-directed, self-sufficient learning in a variety of settings and in a variety of instructional modalities;
• Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection;
• Issuing library information materials to and receiving returned library information materials from the library patrons;
• Sort publications, books and other literary items and return them to their proper shelves and storage areas;
• Set up new accounts for patrons;
• Maintain library equipment in proper working order;
• Maintain records of new and used items received, issued, stored and returned, and file according to library system;
• Ensure implementation of library policies;
• Keep up regular communication with supervisors regarding changes, and seek streamline processes where appropriate;
• Generate reports on a monthly basis;
• Open and close library following normal business hours;
• Secure library equipment;
• Deal with problem or disruptive patrons, or refer them to the Administration;
• Ensuring book shelves are tidy;
• Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables;
• Participate in Community Service;
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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