System Librarian at Outspan Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer library applications in the institution server,
• Management of digital library collections including an institutional repository, Training staff and students on the use of library systems and software.
• Maintaining the Library computer software, hardware, library website, and database.
• Troubleshooting of hardware, software and LAN in the Library.
• Checking information resources in and out of the Library,
• Processing information resources for placement on the shelves,
• Assist students and staff to effectively use the Library's catalogue,
• Managing and maintaining the digital collection, electronic resources, library hardware and software inventory
• Preparing usage reports to management
• Formulation and Implementation of policies and procedures in the area of systems development and administration in the library

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in Information Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science with Diploma in Library and Information studies.
• At least three years working experience as a Systems Librarian preferably in an academic institution set up.
• Be conversant with Library Management systems KOHA and DSpace.
• Competency in Windows and Linux operating systems.

Other Skills and Competencies

• Ability to update, upgrade and manage the Library systems (KOHA and DSpace)
• Competency in Linux administration
• Good working knowledge in apache, SQL, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of scholarly publication, research and copyright issues
• Knowledge on management of digital content
• Development and management of websites.