Library Assistants at Kasarani Technical and Vocational College

JOB GROUP “F”

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accessioning, cataloguing and classification of library materials.
2. Undertake library statistics and stock taking.
3. Loan (checkout) library resource materials such as books and DVDs to patrons and collect the returned materials.
4. Organize, sort and returned items such as periodicals, books and DVDs.
5. Teach users how to use the library resources for instance retrieve information resources for users.
6. Perform routine tasks such as answering daily queries and organizing files.
7. Use and maintain computer library database to help locate library materials.
8. Help plan and participate in special library events such library exhibitions, user studies and other specialized projects.
9. Identifying and utilizing hard copy and e-library resources.
10. Filing, typing, word processing, photocopying and mailing library materials.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mean grade C-or recognized equivalent qualification with at least a D in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili;
2. Certificate in Library Studies or Information Science or their recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
3. Certificate in Computer application skills