Library Assistant

Library Assistant Job in Kenya

Grade C/D

Qualifications 

• Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized institution

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Librarian (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Librarian

Job Ref: (ZC/HR/02/13/LIB/01)

ZETECH College is a professional training institution offering Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs. Our mission is to provide high quality education of international standards and recognition. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Librarian.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Assistant Librarian will work in one of the college Libraries. Among other duties, he/she will be responsible for:

• Cataloguing and classification of reading materials;
• Registration and orientation of Library clients;
• Issuing and receiving library materials;
• Indexing and abstracting of past papers, manuals and syllabi according to the relevant codes;
• Ensuring the proper implementation of Library policies;
• Innovation and creation of new ideas to improve library services.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The desired candidate must have:

• A minimum of a Bsc. Library and Information Sciences or Bachelor of Library Degree or Bsc. Information Science with a bias in Library from a recognized university;
• At least 1 year working experience in a busy library;
• Proficiency in library policies and procedures, ethics and professional standards operations;
• Excellent management, leadership and communication skills;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and high moral ethics;

Applications with the reference number on the subject line including an updated resume indicating names of 3 referees, their email addresses and telephone numbers to reach the undersigned not later than 24th February, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Human Resource Manager, via Email address: vacancies@zetechcollege.com. ZETECH College is an equal opportunity employer.

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LIBRARIAN (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA SEPTEMBER 2013)

Purpose of the Position

• The Librarian is responsible for providing library and research services for the organization and maintenance of the library and its collections.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information services.

Main Activities

• Establish and implement library and information policies and procedures
• Develop and manage convenient, accessible library and information services
• Establish and manage the budget for library and information services, technology and media
• Develop and manage cost effective library and information services, technology and media.
• Order materials and maintain records for payment of invoices
• Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements
• Prepare reports related to library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities.
• Provide effective access to library collections and resources
• Develop and maintain collections management policies and procedures
• Perform original cataloguing and classification of print, audiovisual and electronic resources
• Develop and maintain special indexing systems and files for special collections Librarian
• Maintain the organization of library materials
• Maintain inventories, compile statistics and generate reports as required
• Develop and maintain cataloguing procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in student services, educational administration or a related area.
• Proven record of successful library experience in a people-oriented environment
• Experience in a related area. Preferred 2 years of direct experience in a college.
• Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology to deliver Records and Registration services.
• A positive attitude and ability to plan and adapt to change
• Ability to collaborate effectively with college departments and cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Applications should be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 30th September 2013

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LIBRARIAN

Education

• Bachelor of Social Sciences 

Candidate description

• 2 years relevant work experience
• Experience of working with databases, spreadsheets and word processors
• Experience of carrying out museum documentation
• Experience of using digital cameras and resizing digital images
• Very good general IT skills and a proven ability to learn new applications
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• An understanding of Health and Safety issues
• A knowledge of the County’s history
• Ability to work with others and alone

To apply

Applications to be sent to jobs.assembly@laikipiacounty.go.ke

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INTERN

Information Management Intern- IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group

SUMMARY

A short-term opportunity exists for a motivated self-starter to help the IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) modernize two of its long-term projects that are focused on sharing information and building capacity of elephant researchers and managers across the continent. This opportunity will allow for the further development of communications, data management, and web development skills, as well as exposing the intern to a wide range of conservation issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

African Elephant LibraryThe African Elephant Library (AEL) is a reference library of books and articles about the African elephant. With over 5,000 references and an online bibliography, it is a hugely valuable resource for elephant research and conservation. However, most of the references are only available in hard copy at the AfESG’s offices. In order to expand the reach of this important resource, the AfESG is hoping to develop an online, searchable, interface for the African Elephant Bibliography, linked to downloadable copies of nearly all the documents.

The Information Management Intern would be responsible for working with the AfESG team to:

• Retrieve hard copies of AEL documents, and scan and save these documents using the current naming and storage protocol. A high-speed scanner is available, and scans would need to be of high quality, but small enough to download from the internet.
• Figure out copyright issues for the articles contained in the AEL.
• Explore database structure, software needs, and web interface possibilities for an online AEL.
• Facilitate the implementation of the agreed-upon database structure and web interface.

Pachyderm

Pachyderm, the journal of the African elephant, African rhino and Asian rhino Specialist Groups, is published twice a year. A new journal management system (http://www.pachydermjournal.org) allows for the publication of the journal by article, and allows users to search by keyword, author, etc. Issues 42 and later are already included and catalogued in this system, and the AfESG hopes to ensure that issues 1-41 are also included to allow users to search the entire Pachyderm catalogue through one system.

The Information Management Intern would be responsible for:

• Exploring options for undertaking this work and presenting these options to the AfESG team.
• Implementing the agreed upon option.

SKILLS

• Under graduate or diploma in Librarianship
• Knowledge of digital library databases
• Certification in Windows Operating systems, MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge of open access system is an added advantage.
• Proficient in the use of internet and related web technologies. Familiar with programming languages (proficiency not required).
• Ability to learn the use of office machines and familiarity with high speed scanning equipment.
• Well-organized and able to establish courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Quality-oriented and able to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small.
• Communicates clearly, proactively and concisely.
• Able to think laterally and problem-solve.
• Effective in written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should consist of:

1. A detailed cover letter outlining experience in digital library databases.

2. CV with 3 references with contact details.

Applications should be submitted to Cecily.Nyaga@iucn.org by July 15, 2013.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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