Library Assistants (Re-advertisement) at Mount Kenya University

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

        OR 

1. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Computer literacy.
3. 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognized University.

OR

1. Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
2. Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
3. Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognized University. Must be computer Literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
2. Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
3. Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
4. Library user orientation and education.
5. Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
6. Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
7. Preservation of library materials.
8. Reference and reprography services.
9. Shelving of information services.
10. Advice on required materials in the library.
11. To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian