Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mount Kenya University – Senior Librarian (Re-advertisement).
Mount Kenya University(MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions.

Qualification
Education and Experience
1. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
2. 3 years experience as a Librarian or its equivalent
3. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal
4. Must be computer literate
5. Must be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
OR
1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized /accredited university or relevant field
2. 5 years’ experience as Librarian or its equivalent
3. Must be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
4. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal
5. Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Supervise staff under the section.
2. Identify and acquire publishers and manufacturers catalogues selection
3. Solicit for inspection copies from publishers.
4. Maintain and coordinate book selection with teaching departments.
5. Provide feedback on selection made by teaching departments.
6. Source and procure selected materials, stores and equipment.
7. Catalogue and classify library materials.
8. Maintain and distribute accession lists.
9. Register and compile user profiles.
10. Charge and implement fines on over-dues, losses and damages.
11. Facilitate inter-library loan services, information and reference services.
12. Loan operations and establishing and maintaining national collections.
13. Compile journal holdings.
14. Compile user statistics.
15. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisors.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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