Assistant Librarian at Pan Africa Christian University

Job Title: Assistant Librarian

This position reports to the University Librarian and shall support the cataloguing of the university’s library collection, as well as other collection management activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field from a recognized University in Kenya.
• Must have at least five years’ experience working in a busy Library; Experience working in a University Library is preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge in working with open source library management systems such as KOHA and D-space
• Demonstrated knowledge of access and use of E-resources
• Practical experience in populating and managing E-readers such as kindles
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Librarian

• Cataloguing all library resources
• Conduct Information literacy training
• Manage the circulation desk operations
• Participate in the development and implementation of Library policies
• Managing the Library in the absence of the Head Librarian
• Provide all forms of desk support within the library as needed
• Participate in the Collection management activities
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Job Title: Senior Library Assistant

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing efficient circulation services to all library users.

Minimum Requirements:

• An applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Library Information Sciences and a Diploma in Computer Science or IT (or vice versa) from a recognized University in Kenya.
• Have 3 years’ experience in a busy big context Library ; Experience working in a University Library is desirable;
• Competency in both LINUX and Windows operating systems.
• Have experience in the use and management of e-resources.
• Ability to upgrade, update and administrate over the Library Management System KOHA and DSPACE institutional repository.
• Good skills in HTML, CSS, Python, Linux Shell, MySQL and Perl programming languages.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital content and metadata standards
• Knowledge of scholarly communication issues, Open Access initiatives, copyright issues, and new forms of publication and research.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Library Assistant

• Monitors and advises on library & Information Communication Technology
• Manages the library’s local area Network and maintains links with the wide area network
• Maintains the library computer software and hardware
• Training faculty, staff and students on use of library systems and software
• Maintaining the Library website and database.
• Provide routine troubleshooting of the hardware and software.
• Updating and upgrading library systems, software’s and interfaces to meet user requirements.
• Work closely with the ICT department to manage E-resources
• Identify and analyze existing and emerging needs for new library applications or systems
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of library-ICT related policies
• Retain inventory records of library hardware and software.
• Keeps current of all new technological procedures, processes and equipment in the Library.
• Compiles, interprets usage statistics for e-content and prepare reports on the same.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor(s).