Library Systems Assistant at University of Kabianga

UOK/AC/11/10/23
Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science with a major in IT, or related field;
• Should be conversant with Library Management Systems (KOHA) and Digital repository (D space);
• Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as MARC21 (machine readable cataloguing), HTML, SQL, MySQL, Z39.50., UNIX language;
• Conversant with LINUX server operating system;
• Familiar with data protection laws of Kenya;
• Familiarity with formulation and implementation of policies and procedures, particularly in the area of systems development;
• Ability to prepare instructional and procedural materials/manuals for staff use of the Library System's automated resources;
• Good organizational, interpersonal, oral (make effective oral presentations) and written communication skills.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Management of all the library digital systems, including but not limited to, Koha, D-space, OPAC, E-resources, OJS, RemoteX, MyLoft Management of digital library collections, archives and repositories.
• Training library users and staffs, the use of digital library systems such as eresources and OPAC.
• Managing the library’s Local Area Network (LAN) and maintaining links with the Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Provide maintenance services for library computer systems;
• To formulate and generate system activity reports and audit reports;
• Provide user support services to all the library users and staffs in the University
• Establishing long-term library needs in as far as ICT, the library services are concerned.
• To ensure all library systems are compliant with the industry standards; and
• Any other relevant duty (-ies) assigned by University Librarian.