Maternity Cover Librarian (Athi River Day School) at Nova Pioneer

• You will be responsible for sorting and shelving books according to their categorization, assisting our young readers and future leaders in ensuring their reading and educational needs are met. You will also manage day-to-day library activities.

About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Help and train our young patrons to locate and effectively use books within the library.
• Create and constantly keep an up to date library policy.
• Curating and maintaining the library’s online content.
• Classifying and shelving of books in the library.
• Registering and keeping an up to date record of library patrons.
• Maintain the school’s Integrated Library System.
• Responsible for daily circulation of library items,
• Working with the school’s community to acquire selected and relevant materials for the library
• Cataloging new materials.
• Assisting library patrons in utilizing the library’s E-books, Audio books and Audio-Visuals.
• Ensuring that library books are in proper condition and are replaced in case of loss or damage.
• Managing enquires over the counter, via emails or telephone.
• Working with publishers and vendors to ensure the library has an up to date catalog of books.
• Help prepare the library’s budget and manage payments of fines for damages or loss.
• Ensure smooth running of the library’s other day-to-day activities in the library.
• Work with the PTA, school teams and the students in organizing engaging library events.
• Prepare and submit library reports and inventory when requested.
• Any other duties as requested.

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in (Library and Information Science/Library Science/Records Management)
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a busy library
• Experience in developing and managing a school library from scratch is highly desirable
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Google-suite platforms
• Must have the knowledge to work with databases and Integrated Library Systems.
• Must be aware of current trends in library services for children and young adults.
• Must be approachable and have outstanding interpersonal skills.