Job description
MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of LIBRARY ASSISTANT- NAKURU CAMPUS
Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing (AFM)
Duties and responsibilities:
- Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
- Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
- Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
- Library user orientation and education.
- Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
- Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
- Preservation of library materials.
- Reference and reprography services.
- Shelving of information services.
- Advice on required materials in the library.
- To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian.
Qualification
Education, Skills and Experience
Must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- 2 years’ experience as a Library Assistant in a similar recognised University.
OR
- Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Computer literacy.
- 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognised University.
OR
- Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
- Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognised University.
- Must be computer Literate
Candidates who meet the requirments should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.
Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.