Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Specific Duties
• Acquisition and cataloguing of Information Resource Centre (IRC) (library) resources.
• Charging and discharging IRC information resources to users for various information needs.
• Provision of reference and information services to users including how to search the OPAC and e-library for effective use of library materials.
• Handle daily library duties including shelving books, shelf-reading, maintaining library displays and ordering supplies for the IRC.
• Carry out orientation of new users to ensure effective use of library resources.
• Develop IRC standard operating procedures and processes, manuals and documentations.
• Work with IRC Team to develop and conduct workshops, promotional activities and information literacy trainings.
• Contribute to the collection development of the library.
• Upload scholarly works to icipe and RSIF digital repositories.
• Facilitate publisher trainings for Africa Host Universities (AHUs) and monitor usage of the eresources.

Requirements/Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Sciences, or similar from an accredited university.
• 2 year’s work experience in a relevant field preferably in a research institution.
• Experience in using library management systems for acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, OPAC and reporting.
• Knowledge of and experience in library collection development and search procedures relating to scholarly databases.
• Experience in delivering training in information literacy and offering reference services for improved access to information resources.
• Experience in working with digital library and repository systems..
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications will be accepted up to 19th January 2023.

Interested applicants should submit:
a confidential cover letter;
detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees, including e-mail addresses; and
a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications/competencies/abilities, and skills.
Candidates are required to apply online through: http://recruit.icipe.org or by Email: recruitment@icipe.org 



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