ICIPE Library Assistant Jobs in Kenya

ICIPE Library Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Overall Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Information Resource Centre Coordinator, the Library Assistant is responsible for the dayto-day running of the library including manning the circulation desk, providing reference and information services for icipe’s research staff and students, and training in information literacy. The Library Assistant is responsible for new collection processing and organizing library materials in accordance with international standards for efficient access by users.

Specific Duties

• Acquisition and cataloguing of Information Resource Centre (IRC) (library) resources.

• Charging and discharging IRC information resources to users for various information needs.

• Provision of reference and information services to users including how to search the OPAC and
e-library for effective use of library materials.

• Handle daily library duties including shelving books, shelf-reading, maintaining library displays and ordering supplies for the IRC.

• Carry out orientation of new users to ensure effective use of library resources.

• Develop IRC standard operating procedures and processes, manuals and documentations.

• Work with IRC Team to develop and conduct workshops, promotional activities and information
literacy trainings.

• Contribute to the collection development of the library.

• Upload scholarly works to icipe and RSIF digital repositories.

• Facilitate publisher trainings for Africa Host Universities (AHUs) and monitor usage of the eresources.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Sciences, or similar from an accredited university.

• 2 year’s work experience in a relevant field preferably in a research institution.

• Experience in using library management systems for acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, OPAC
and reporting.

• Knowledge of and experience in library collection development and search procedures relating to scholarly databases.

• Experience in delivering training in information literacy and offering reference services for
improved access to information resources.

• Experience in working with digital library and repository systems..

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills and pays great attention to details.

• Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload and work under pressure.

• Ability to works with multi-disciplinary groups.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Library Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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