Library Assistant I - 2 Posts at Pwani University

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT I GRADEЕ 7

• This is  a middle level to this cadre in the University. The appointment is  on a contract basis.

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a minimum of a Diploma in Library and Information Science/Studies from a recognized institution. A Degree in Library and Information Science/Studies or related discipline from a recognized institution is  an added advantage

Experience

• The candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years of continuous relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of a Library Assistant II or comparable grade with proven integrity,
• honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

 In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following:

• Exposure in assisting guests with internet access
• Exposure in digitization of information
• Exposure in documentation of information materials
• Exposure in uploading content to the institutional repository
• Exposure in cataloguing and classification of newly acquired materials
• Maintenance of records of books borrowed and returned
• Sorting and shelving of books according to the classification system in place

Responsibilities

• Carry out relevant newspaper circulation and support user access
• Contribute to the cataloguing of new materials, special collections and the maintenance of library catalogue.
• Create, Edit and Update KOHA bibliographic data
• Identify and research new resources for the library, to include book stock, periodicals, electronic resources.
• Identify user information needs, search, retrieve, download, catalogue and enable users access
• Maintain decorum, good etiquette and professionalism at all times
• Oversee students and staff studying in the Library, using computers, equipment and books on a daily basis.Participate in all house-keeping routines, over-due fines charging, shelving and shelf reading.
• Participate, in collection development, care, stocktaking, withdrawal and vigilance at all times
• Participate in library meetings, events, outreach, resource mobilization, training, induction and orientation
• Perform circulation services by answering calls, make reservations, charging and discharging materials. Provide guidance and support to users on enquiries related access to information use skills and OPАС.
• Receive new users/visitors and direct them to the relevant staff with requisite skills to handle them.
• Report punctually and remain at relevant work station whenever on duty as required
• Retrieve and compile bibliographical information in both print and electronic formats.
• Troubleshoot other Library Information Management software's as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities of a similar nature as required by the Library Services.

The Candidate must have

• Communications Skills
• Relevant computer skills
• Teamwork skills