Librarian Assistant II - 2 Posts at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Job Description

LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT II - REF KFS/LA/II/2024 - KFS GRADE 11 - (2) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements :

• Certificate in Library/Information science from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes

• Good public relations.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Positive working attitude and ability to take instructions.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Team player

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties & responsibilities

• Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection
• Issuing library information materials to students, lecturers, and other college staff.
• Receiving returned library information materials from students, lecturers, and other college staff.
• Posting due date labels on library publications.
• Keep record of all incoming books, pamphlets, periodicals; catalogue and record all new publications in accordance with established library systems and/or procedures
• Preparing book and file pockets.
• Shelving new and returned library books.
• Ensuring book shelves are tidy.
• Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables.
• Assisting in the annual stock taking exercise.
• check and file typed catalogues
• Maintaining newspaper register.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching