Post of Assistant Librarian at Mama Ngina University College (MNUC)

Ref: MNUC/LD/001/2024

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing duty rota for effective service delivery for deployment of library staff;
• Participating in the delivery of face-to-face and online enquiry services;
• Supporting and contributing to the development of relevant modules of the Library Management System;
• Participating in management of the premises, ensuring safe, clean and well-maintained environments, equipment and facilities;
• Evaluating the information resources available and identifying areas of improvement to provide relevant resources to library users;
• Contributing to overall library collection management and development;
• Ensuring the application of the University College library policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Participating in the delivery of student induction programmes;
• Liaising with the academic programme departments through receiving the book request orders;
• Management of digital library collections and electronic resources including an institutional repository;
• Administer library applications in the University server.
• Training staff and students on the use of library systems and softwares.
• Maintaining the Library website and database.
• Assist students and staff to effectively use the Library’s catalogue.

QUALIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent from an accredited and recognized university;
• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
• Membership in good standing to a relevant Professional body will be an added advantage;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.