Background

Library Assistant Job Kabarak University, Responsible for supporting library operations, assisting students and staff with information resources, organising materials, and maintaining library records. Requires a relevant library or information science qualification and strong organisational skills. The role is based in Nakuru with duties performed on site

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain archives and records management services within the Library and University
• Identify, collect, preserve and archive historical information, photographs, videos and other institutional records
• Conduct records surveys and appraisal exercises to support effective records management and retention
• Acquire and prepare archival materials for conversion into appropriate formats, including digitization and restoration
• Process, preserve and upload local digital content such as past examination papers, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations and research articles

Qualifications and skills

• A Diploma in Library and Information Studies, Library and Information Science or a related field from a recognized institution
• At least one (1) year of relevant working experience in a library
• Membership with the Kenya Library Association (KLA) or any other relevant professional body
• Knowledge of digitization, digital archiving and management of electronic records
• Demonstrated knowledge of archives, records appraisal, preservation and retention procedures

• Manage and maintain archives and records management services within the Library and University
• Identify, collect, preserve and archive historical information, photographs, videos and other institutional records
• Conduct records surveys and appraisal exercises to support effective records management and retention
• Acquire and prepare archival materials for conversion into appropriate formats, including digitization and restoration
• Process, preserve and upload local digital content such as past examination papers, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations and research articles

• Strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of digitization, digital archiving and management of electronic records
• Demonstrated knowledge of archives, records appraisal, preservation and retention procedures

• A Diploma in Library and Information Studies, Library and Information Science or a related field from a recognized institution
• Membership with the Kenya Library Association (KLA) or any other relevant professional body