Library Assistant at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref Number: DCSAL/KUTRRH/10

Purpose Of The Job

Provide assistance in planning, developing and managing KUTRRH’s library services and directing their contribution to the teaching and research programs of the Hospital. S/he will play a critical leadership role to support the academic objectives of the University.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards according to system used
• Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• Facilitate the acquisition of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and audiovisual materials by checking prices, figuring costs and preparing appropriate order forms for review and sign off
• Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents.
• Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, in order to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers
• Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals
• Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
• Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose
• Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable following predefined criteria not areas of demand so as to inform purchasing decisions
• Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status, and compute any applicable fines

Qualifications

Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:

• Bachelor of Information Sciences, Library Sciences or related field

Minimum level of knowledge required for the job (evidence required):

• Knowledge of information and knowledge systems;
• Knowledge of supporting in planning, managing and delivering complex projects in an academic library;

Soft skills required for the job

• Communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Decision Making skills
• Compassionate
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Relevant Work Experience Required

Minimum number years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed to the position:

• At least two year’s working experience in an academic or research library setting