Senior Librarian II- Kenya-AIST Grade 7 at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Organizing and retrieving library books, publications, circulations and other related information;
• Issuing publications to Library users and sending reminder notices for overdue publications;
• Undertaking check-out process for library materials;
• Promoting library resources;
• Data collection on performance trends periodically and updating the Knowledge Management System to serve any operational, reporting or strategic needs;
• Implementing in-system workflows to ensure that Knowledge Management Systems are updated with current business processes; and
• Updating the catalogue and shelving new and returned books, publications and other materials.

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• Served for a cumulative of at least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library and Information Studies, Information Sciences, Knowledge Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master's Degree in library science is an added advantage,
• Membership registration to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in library-specific computer applications such as KOHA (Integrated Library System), DSpace (Institutional Repository), OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), and other digital library databases and cataloging tools.
• Knowledge of data protection laws is an added advantage.
•  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.