Kenya National Library Service Principal Librarian Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Kenya National Library Service Principal Librarian Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

The Principal Librarian will report to the Deputy Director-Technical Services. The officer will manage the dayto-day operations of the library services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial and administrative management of the library services and facilities

Carry out development and maintenance of inventory of library resources distributed to public libraries and national library in Kenya

Identify and recommend areas of research, and draft concept papers and policies on library matters for approval

Monitor and advise the organization on emerging trends on cataloguing, classification, indexing, abstracting, and creating user profiles

Provide information literacy which involves training library user on how to search information from various sources in different formats

Participate in the acquisition of books produced in and outside Kenya and such other materials and sources of knowledge necessary for a comprehensive national library

Participate in campaigns for the eradication of illiteracy

Implement budgets for library stock in terms of books, software, furniture and equipment

Liaises with international and national organizations on professional matters relating to the mandate of knls

Oversee collection of revenue through membership fees, book borrowing fees and library fines

Resource mobilization in support of library programmes

Initiate strategic partnerships with development partners in support of various activities in ICT and other capital development of the institution

Initiates disciplinary issues/matters for

the unit and undertake activities that promote discipline, employee relations, and engagement

Promote acquisition of ISBN to local publishers/authors

Oversee the security of Boards assets

Develop a database for authors/publishers in their jurisdiction

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Library Studies /Information Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Master's degree in Library Studies/Information Science from a recognized University will be an added advantage

Three (3) years working in a busy Public/National Library Services

Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage

Member Kenya Library Association

Proficiency in ICT application

Knowledge in acquisition of e-content will be an added advantage

Core Competencies

Leadership skills

ICT working knowledge

Creativity and innovation

Interpersonal skills

Networking skills

Negotiating skills

How to Apply

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