Library Assistant at icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health

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.