Senior Library Assistant at Riara University

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Riara University Full time

The Riara Group of Schools was founded by Mr. Daniel and Prof. Eddah Gachukia in 1974 as a commitment to the development of a whole learner. The education concept at Riara is one that goes beyond the conventional classroom and syllabus-based learning
Position Function
The Senior Library Assistant will perform the full range of technical and professional library duties in support of the library programs, operations, and services. They will provide effective access to resources, information and ideas, and support the vision and mission of the University Library.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the successful acquisition and seamless delivery of electronic resources to all library users in the university community.
Participate in the promotion of Library resources to the University community.
Manage and update the institutional repository following established policies and procedures.
Assist in the circulation of library materials, including issuance, returning, reservations, and renewing of library items.
Support users, and respond to their enquiries, including the enquiries submitted through RU library’s online enquiry system.
Support library users in the use of library services, including the library catalogue, photocopier and printer.
Assist with collection development and management processes as required.
Undertake information literacy training on how to access and use library systems and online resources to the university community.
Monitor library e-resource usage patterns, analyze library statistics and prepare reports.
Handle routine enquiries relating to use of the library’s electronic collections and troubleshoot access problems.
Provide outreach services to schools and departments.
Any other role that may be assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic

A Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

Professional Experience

Minimum five (5) years of working experience in a well-established automated academic library.
Membership in a relevant professional Society/Association is an added advantage.
Hands-on knowledge of the use of Koha library management system and Dspace.
Knowledge & experience of information literacy training.
Proficiency in Cataloguing and Classification.
Participation in other university activities.

Skills, Attitudes & Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Analytical skills
Team player
Result oriented
Solution-oriented
Customer service skills
Flexible



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