Senior Librarian II- Kenya-AIST Grade 7
2025-07-01T06:05:37+00:00
Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)
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https://kenya-aist.ac.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Computer & IT
2025-07-21T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
- Organizing and retrieving library books, publications, circulations and other related information;
- Issuing publications to Library users and sending reminder notices for overdue publications;
- Undertaking check-out process for library materials;
- Promoting library resources;
- Data collection on performance trends periodically and updating the Knowledge Management System to serve any operational, reporting or strategic needs;
- Implementing in-system workflows to ensure that Knowledge Management Systems are updated with current business processes; and
- Updating the catalogue and shelving new and returned books, publications and other materials.
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
- Served for a cumulative of at least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library and Information Studies, Information Sciences, Knowledge Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master's Degree in library science is an added advantage,
- Membership registration to a relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in library-specific computer applications such as KOHA (Integrated Library System), DSpace (Institutional Repository), OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), and other digital library databases and cataloging tools.
- Knowledge of data protection laws is an added advantage.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Organizing and retrieving library books, publications, circulations and other related information; Issuing publications to Library users and sending reminder notices for overdue publications; Undertaking check-out process for library materials; Promoting library resources; Data collection on performance trends periodically and updating the Knowledge Management System to serve any operational, reporting or strategic needs; Implementing in-system workflows to ensure that Knowledge Management Systems are updated with current business processes; and Updating the catalogue and shelving new and returned books, publications and other materials.
Served for a cumulative of at least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position; Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library and Information Studies, Information Sciences, Knowledge Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Master's Degree in library science is an added advantage, Membership registration to a relevant professional body; Proficiency in library-specific computer applications such as KOHA (Integrated Library System), DSpace (Institutional Repository), OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), and other digital library databases and cataloging tools. Knowledge of data protection laws is an added advantage. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Librarian II- Kenya-AIST Grade 7
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 21 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
- Organizing and retrieving library books, publications, circulations and other related information;
- Issuing publications to Library users and sending reminder notices for overdue publications;
- Undertaking check-out process for library materials;
- Promoting library resources;
- Data collection on performance trends periodically and updating the Knowledge Management System to serve any operational, reporting or strategic needs;
- Implementing in-system workflows to ensure that Knowledge Management Systems are updated with current business processes; and
- Updating the catalogue and shelving new and returned books, publications and other materials.
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
- Served for a cumulative of at least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library and Information Studies, Information Sciences, Knowledge Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master's Degree in library science is an added advantage,
- Membership registration to a relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in library-specific computer applications such as KOHA (Integrated Library System), DSpace (Institutional Repository), OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), and other digital library databases and cataloging tools.
- Knowledge of data protection laws is an added advantage.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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