KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer library applications in the University server,

Management of digital library collections including an institutional repository,

Training staff and students on the use of library systems and software's,

Maintaining the Library computer software and hardware,

Maintaining the Library website and database,

Troubleshooting of hardware, software and LAN in the Library,

Checking information resources in and out of the Library,

Processing information resources for placement on the shelves,

Assist students and staff to effectively use the Library's catalogue,

Managing the digital collection and electronic resources.

Maintain the Library hardware and software inventory

Preparing usage reports to management

Formulation and Implementation of policies and procedures in the area of systems development and administration in the library

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in Information Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science with Diploma in Library and Information studies.

At least Three years working experience as a Systems Librarian preferably in an academic institution set up.

Be conversant with Library Management systems KOHA and DSpace.

Competency in Windows and Linux operating systems.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to update, upgrade and manage the Library systems (KOHA and DSpace)

Competency in Linux administration

Good working knowledge in apache, SQL, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Knowledge of scholarly publication, research and copyright issues

Knowledge on management of digital content

Working development and management of websites.

• Administer library applications in the University server,
• Management of digital library collections including an institutional repository,
• Training staff and students on the use of library systems and software's,
• Maintaining the Library computer software and hardware,
• Maintaining the Library website and database,
• Troubleshooting of hardware, software and LAN in the Library,
• Checking information resources in and out of the Library,
• Processing information resources for placement on the shelves,
• Assist students and staff to effectively use the Library's catalogue,
• Managing the digital collection and electronic resources.
• Maintain the Library hardware and software inventory
• Preparing usage reports to management
• Formulation and Implementation of policies and procedures in the area of systems development and administration in the library

• Ability to update, upgrade and manage the Library systems (KOHA and DSpace)
• Competency in Linux administration
• Good working knowledge in apache, SQL, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of scholarly publication, research and copyright issues
• Knowledge on management of digital content
• Working development and management of websites.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in Information Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science with Diploma in Library and Information studies.
• At least Three years working experience as a Systems Librarian preferably in an academic institution set up.
• Be conversant with Library Management systems KOHA and DSpace.
• Competency in Windows and Linux operating systems.