Library Assistants at Bukura Agricultural College

Key Responsibilities

• Receive stamp and record incoming information materials through accessioning for ownership and security purposes;
• Shelve information materials by class numbers for easy retrieval by the client;
• Operate Current Awareness Services (CAS) through display of new arrivals and circulation of periodicals to abreast the patrons; 
• Charge and discharge library by library management system for dissemination of information to users; 
• Paste due date labels for stamping due date during circulation process for a clear reminder to the patrons on the return date; 
• Answer routine inquiries, and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians for customer satisfaction; 
• Ensure compliance with due dates by checking due dates for equitable sharing of information resources by patrons; 
• Prepare and paste book pockets by gluing them on information materials to hold slips; 
• Issue reminders to patrons with overdue material through reminders for accountability, equitable sharing of resources and avoid hoarding of information materials; and 
• Implement documentation by filling of library catalogue for easy retrieval of information resources by the patrons.

Qualifications and skills

• Certificate in Computer Proficiency 
• Diploma in Library and Information Science or their recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mean grade C- or recognized equivalent qualification with at least a C- in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili; 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution of Kenya 2010