ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN FOR TECHNOLOGY- ISK

The International School of Kenya is seeking to employ an Assistant Librarian for Technology who will be responsible for managing technology in the library and assisting teachers and librarians with classes. The Recruitment Profile for the position is attached.

Reports To: Librarians

Scope of Work:  The Assistant Librarian for Technology will assist students and other patrons with managing technology in the library.  The Assistant Librarian for Technology provides assistance to students, teachers, and all members of the ISK community to make the best possible use of the Library Media Center and its resources.  The librarians will determine the daily responsibilities concerning this position. 

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Work as a collaborative member of the library/technology team
2. Assist students with computer technology in the library including access to databases, searching, scanning, and applications such as photo albums, movie making and publishing software
3. Assist patrons find needed materials and checks out books
4. Keep library technology (e.g. Kindles and laptops) charged, cleaned and in working order.
5. Assist teacher-librarians as needed with classes
6. Manage students who are using the library independently, particularly after school hours
7. Help to trouble shoot printing and computer problems in the library
8. Assist in maintaining the library collections, including assisting in processing new books, shelving and maintaining books in the library
9. Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Librarians

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree
• Avid reader
• Good general knowledge and a knowledge of literature
• Demonstrated experience and interest in working with students (Teaching experience and/or student management skills)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English,
• Knowledge of MAC computers and applications
• Flexibility and creativity

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Experience  working in a library  (minimum 2 years)

Experience with interactive technology preferred

Application Process

Qualified candidates may send their CVs to <hrmanager@isk.ac.ke> no later than December 7, 2012. A long-list of candidates will be prepared from the applications received from which a short-list of candidates will be prepared and invited for interview.

Please note that all inquiries regarding the position, or other employment opportunities at ISK should be directed to hrmanager@isk.ac.ke