Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
i. System Librarian Grade 12 (1position) – UOK/ADM/1/02/22
Applicants must have a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences majoring in IT or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.

In addition, applicants must have the following:
i) A Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Sciences with Specialty of Information Technology/systems from an accredited and recognized University.
ii) A minimum of nine (9) years working experience three of which should be at grade 11 in a well established and automated academic library specializing in ICT Services.
iii) Presented papers in conferences/ workshops
iv) Be computer literate
v) Hands-on knowledge on use of library management systems.
vi) A member of a relevant professional society/Association.
vii) Broad knowledge of the range of solutions currently available for library catalogues and archival finding aids, including search and discovery tools and other applications that enable integrated access to analog and digital collections
viii) Proficiency with SQL and SQL scripting
ix) Knowledge of MARC format an asset
x) Diploma in Information Technology from an accredited and recognized institution will be an added advantage.
xi) Good knowledge of spoken and written English

Duties and responsibilities
i) Managing ICT resources in the University library
ii) Develop Information Technology Policies for the library
iii) Train staff on the use and application of ICTs in the library
iv) Planning and management of information systems development
v) Provide support in use of electronic information sources
vi) Manage the library’s Web Pages
vii) Provide Online searching using the Internet
viii) Manage Operating systems
ix) Design and realization of bibliographic databases
x) Database management and operations
xi) Provide information literacy programmes
xii) Manage the functions of computing, network and systems, support services
xiii)Executing and controlling information and services budget
xiv) Ensure automation of services in University Libraries
xv) Supervise Systems Librarians
xvi) Communicate regularly and negotiate with system vendors
xvii) Attend relevant meetings
xviii) Ensure proper management of library web pages
xix) Ensure proper planning and management of information systems development
xx) Designing and realization of electronic information sources and databases
xxi) Control and manage ICT resources in the university library
xxii) Prepare system reports and statistics
xxiii) Prepare budgets for IT equipment, resources and services
xxiv) Train staff on use and application of ICTs in the library
xxv) Develop information technology policies for the library
xxvi) Ensure automation of services in the library

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.
All applications to be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO
So as to reach him not later than 7th March, 2022 at 5 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of
the advertisement.
N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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