Librarian at KCA University

Job Purpose

To select, organize and disseminate information for the purpose of learning, teaching and research at the Campus.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day to day running of the Campus Library activities including classification, circulation, shelving, issuing, lending and cataloguing books;
• Recommend the acquisition, processing and circulation of library materials;
• Plan and manage the library’s physical facilities, e-resources and human resources;
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements;
• Prepare library budget and manage library resources accordingly;
• Plan and deliver client centred programs
• Liaise with University Librarian to implement current ICT resources in the library;
• Develop and administer library user education and manuals;
• Partner with other libraries & institutions to improve quality of services;
• Guide and direct the library’s collection and development to adequately support faculty programs;
• Implement library policies and procedures and promote security of library materials and equipment;
• Provide regular inventory reports and advise Campus management on the library’s status;
• Promote the professional development of library staff;
• Deliver client-centred programs & customer care services;
• Disseminate information on the use of library facilities, resources & equipment;
• Develop risk management framework for the department;
• Prepare and submit departmental reports as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Information/Library Science);
• Professional Membership of Kenya Library Association;
• 4 to 5 years relevant experience with a least 2 years’ experience at a supervisory level;
• Knowledge in Integrated Library Information Management system.

Personal attributes

• Good people management skills;
• Results oriented;
• Ability to develop others through coaching;
• Report writing skills;